WASHINGTON—The federal shutdown will continue through the weekend as the Senate once again rejected rival funding bills to reopen the government on Oct. 3.
The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1 after both parties failed to reach a deal to pass a short-term plan to fund the government through Nov. 21.
Days into the shutdown, Republicans and Democrats have continued to blame each other for the continuing deadlock that has shown little sign of easing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) announcement that the House will not meet next week was criticized by Senate Democrats, many of whom want a detail that would require the House to revisit the funding patch….
Shutdown to Continue Through Weekend After Senate Rejects Funding Plan Again
