US Government Shutdown: Funding Standoff Deepens

US government shutdown deadlock persists as Senate rejects competing funding bills. Democrats insist on healthcare provisions, including Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, while Republicans push for a short-term extension. Federal agencies remain curtailed, impacting national parks and creating staffing shortages at airports. Federal workers face potential non-payment next week. House Speaker Mike Johnson supports paying federal employees, contrasting with White House claims, while Senate Democrats accuse Republicans of refusing to negotiate on healthcare.

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