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Senate Fails Funding Bill, Government Shutdown Looms

10/2/2025

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The Senate failed to pass a Republican stopgap funding bill, risking a government shutdown if no deal is reached by midnight.
Federal agencies are preparing for a funding lapse as the deadline nears.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) warned of chaos if Democrats regain the House, and touted Republican midterm prospects while urging four years for Trump.

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Story summary

The Senate failed to pass a Republican stopgap funding bill, risking a government shutdown if no deal is reached by midnight.
Federal agencies are preparing for a funding lapse as the deadline nears.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) warned of chaos if Democrats regain the House, and touted Republican midterm prospects while urging four years for Trump.