Senate Prepares to Vote as Government Shutdown Reaches One Week

The US government shutdown continues with Senate votes on funding measures, debates over back pay for furloughed workers and military personnel, and political tensions between Democrats and Republicans. House Speaker Johnson supports back pay for furloughed federal workers and criticizes Democratic delays, while Senate efforts to pass funding bills are ongoing amid delays and disagreements. The White House and Congress are also addressing issues like military paychecks and the release of Epstein files, amidst a backdrop of political brinkmanship.