The U.S. government shutdown has entered its second week after senators again failed to advance measures to reopen federal agencies. Lawmakers remain at an impasse, with both Republican and Democratic proposals rejected on Friday.
- Senators left Washington without passing a funding bill; next vote expected Monday on a House-backed measure to extend funding through Nov. 21.
- The White House budget office announced targeted funding cuts in Illinois, following earlier infrastructure reductions in New York.
- Administration preparing to enact mass firings of federal employees if the shutdown persists.
- The GOP stopgap bill failed 54-44, short of the 60 votes required; three Democrats and one independent supported it, while Sen. Rand Paul opposed.
- Democrats’ counterproposal linking short-term funding with Affordable Care Act subsidy extensions also failed, 52-46.
- Bipartisan group discussions continue, but no breakthrough reached; Democrats insist subsidies must be addressed before reopening government, while Republicans demand reopening first.
- The shutdown has already delayed key federal data releases, with additional disruptions expected if it continues.
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