The financial fallout from the federal government shutdown, now in its fourth week, is expected to intensify over the next 10 days, as billions of dollars in salaries and other payments will not be disbursed.
Senate Republicans and Democrats have been deadlocked on a stopgap funding resolution that would fund the government temporarily through Nov. 21 while Congress continues to negotiate 2026 spending.
Nearly all Democrats have voted against the measure, saying they will not reopen the government until Republicans negotiate over their health care spending proposals to prevent insurance premiums from going up next year.
Republicans have said that the proposals are unserious and alleged that the shutdown is a stunt by Democratic leaders to appease their party’s left wing….
5 Key Dates to Watch as Shutdown Drags On
