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Government Shutdown Persists as Trump Threatens Worker Pay

10/9/2025

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United States (U.S.) government shutdown continues with no resolution as the House stays closed and Senate votes fail.
President Trump threatens to deny back pay to federal workers, departing from past practices.
Republicans face tensions over strategy; Democrats push action on health subsidies.
Bipartisan talks exist, but Republican Party (GOP) divisions persist as Speaker Johnson and Thune seek unity.

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Story summary

United States (U.S.) government shutdown continues with no resolution as the House stays closed and Senate votes fail.
President Trump threatens to deny back pay to federal workers, departing from past practices.
Republicans face tensions over strategy; Democrats push action on health subsidies.
Bipartisan talks exist, but Republican Party (GOP) divisions persist as Speaker Johnson and Thune seek unity.