Senate prepares to vote on partial federal worker pay amid ongoing shutdown
The Senate is set to vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act, a bill proposed by Sen. Ron Johnson to pay some federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 23rd day. While Johnson's bill would not end the shutdown, it aims to provide pay for troops and emergency workers, facing opposition from Democrats who argue it grants excessive discretion to the White House. The vote's outcome remains uncertain, and the shutdown is expected to continue into Monday.