The federal government remains shut down after the Senate on Oct. 1 again rejected a pair of competing plans that would temporarily extend funding.
The shutdown began on Oct. 1 at 12:01 a.m. as Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over the terms of a stopgap spending agreement.
As federal employees who perform essential functions completed their first day of work without pay and others were idled, party leaders appeared unwilling to compromise.
Vice President JD Vance made a rare appearance in the White House briefing room, where he laid blame for the shutdown on Democrats, whom he said had gone “far to the left.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) took to the Senate floor to blame the shutdown on Republicans, whom he said “can’t be bothered to protect health care.”…
Government Shutdown Begins: 4 Takeaways
