The federal government shutdown enters a third week as the Senate again failed to pass a continuing resolution to provide a temporary extension of funding, which expired on Sept. 30.
Democrats refuse to authorize additional funding until Republicans negotiate over their health care proposals.
Republicans say any negotiations should take place through the regular appropriations process, which can be completed once the government reopens.
Here’s the latest on the state of the shutdown.
Troops Get Paid
Some 1.3 million active-duty service members received a paycheck on Oct. 15 after Trump ordered that certain unspent federal funds be used to issue one-time pay.
That may be the last paycheck that they receive until the shutdown ends, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)….
Key Takeaways as US Government Shutdown Enters 3rd Week
