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Democrats in the Senate threaten to force expedited votes on five war-powers resolutions to halt Iran operations and compel public testimony from Defense Secretary and Secretary of State about the war’s rationale, cost, and endgame. The moves aim to secure public oversight and debate, but the resolutions face long odds amid partisan divides, and past war-vote efforts have stalled.
The 2025 US government shutdown, nearing a record length, is marked by repeated Senate votes failing to pass funding bills, affecting 42 million food stamp recipients, furloughing over 670,000 federal workers, and causing an estimated $7 billion economic loss, with ongoing political stalemate and limited bipartisan support.
Senate Democrats and Republicans each failed to pass their respective plans to pay federal employees on time amid a government shutdown, but both sides showed openness to bipartisan negotiations to resolve the issue.
The US government shutdown continues as the Senate fails to pass funding measures, with ongoing political disputes between Democrats and Republicans over healthcare subsidies and government funding, leading to multiple failed votes and calls for bipartisan negotiations.
The US government shutdown continues into its second day with Senate votes delayed due to Yom Kippur, as lawmakers debate measures to fund the government, with discussions on withholding congressional pay and potential federal layoffs amid partisan disagreements. The economic impact could be significant, and negotiations remain tense, with calls for bipartisan cooperation.
The Senate is set to vote on competing funding bills to avoid a government shutdown, with a partisan standoff likely leading to a last-minute resolution. Meanwhile, discussions on crime legislation, nominee confirmations, and responses to political violence highlight ongoing political tensions. House Republicans are also debating security funding and scheduling strategies amid the looming shutdown deadline.