The US Senate remains in a deadlock over legislation to end the government shutdown, with neither Democratic nor Republican proposals gaining enough bipartisan support. Donald Trump has threatened to make Democrats pay for the funding lapse that has closed federal agencies and furloughed workers. Republicans want Senate Democrats to approve a bill to continue operations through 21 November, while Democrats insist any deal must include an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans and restoration of public media and Medicaid funding.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
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