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Senate Works Through Weekend to End Government Shutdown

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios

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A potential bipartisan agreement is emerging in the Senate to end the government shutdown, with at least 10 Democrats supporting a package of funding bills and measures to aid federal workers, including a short-term funding extension through January and a vote on extending ACA tax credits, with a vote expected soon.

Senate Negotiations Continue Amidst Shutdown Standoff

Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC

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Bipartisan negotiations in the U.S. Senate have shown promising progress towards ending the 39-day government shutdown, with lawmakers working on short-term funding measures and longer-term bills for various agencies, though disagreements remain over health insurance subsidies and SNAP benefits.

Senate debates temporary funding and federal worker pay amid shutdown

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico

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Senate negotiations to end the government shutdown are ongoing, with discussions focusing on a stopgap funding extension, appropriations bills, federal workforce protections, and healthcare issues, but no agreement is imminent as lawmakers prepare for potential further delays.

Senate GOP and Thune challenge efforts to end government shutdown

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to advance a package of full-year funding bills for multiple agencies to reopen the government, needing at least seven Democrats' support for a procedural vote, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer considers a short-term government reopening if a shutdown occurs.

Military Pay at Risk as Government Shutdown Continues

Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News

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The ongoing government shutdown has led to a stalemate in Congress, with the Senate leaving town until Tuesday and little movement on passing funding bills. Military personnel are at risk of missing their next paychecks, and there are delays at airports due to air traffic controller shortages. House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled votes and is resistant to passing a standalone bill to pay troops, despite urgent pleas from military families and growing bipartisan pressure. The deadlock continues as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding and healthcare issues.

Senate prepares to vote again as government shutdown persists

Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNBC

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The U.S. Senate is set to vote again on competing funding proposals to end the government shutdown, which has entered its second week, with Democrats demanding healthcare protections and Republicans seeking a short-term funding extension; previous votes have failed, and negotiations remain deadlocked.

Paramount acquires The Free Press, appoints Bari Weiss as CBS News editor-in-chief

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico

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Speaker Mike Johnson has assured Senate Democrat Patty Murray of his intention to facilitate bipartisan negotiations on government funding bills once the shutdown ends, amid ongoing standoff and stalled negotiations between House and Senate leaders. Johnson expressed readiness to bring bills to the floor, while Democrats demand guardrails and extensions for ACA tax credits. The shutdown continues with little progress, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions.

Johnson and Jeffries Clash Over Shutdown as Trump Faces Criticism

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate on the government shutdown, which Johnson declined, citing previous debates and ongoing negotiations. Johnson has been engaging with Senate Democrats to facilitate bipartisan talks on government funding, while efforts to pass a continuing resolution face resistance in the Senate. The shutdown continues into its second week, with lawmakers and officials closely watching upcoming votes and negotiations.

Senate to Vote Again on Funding Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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The US government shutdown enters its third day with Senate votes on funding bills failing, as negotiations stall between Republicans and Democrats, with no resolution expected until at least Monday, amid political standoff and threats of federal layoffs.