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Senate Stalemate: Shutdown Threatens Paychecks, Funding Deal Stalled

10/11/2025

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Senate Republicans face a government shutdown stalemate as they leave for the weekend.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) says reopening the government is the core issue.
Democrats demand a deal on extending Obamacare subsidies before approving any funding measures.
White House budget chief Russ Vought pressures Democrats, threatening mass firings and withholding funds.
As the shutdown continues, military personnel and essential workers risk missing paychecks.

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Senate Republicans face a government shutdown stalemate as they leave for the weekend.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) says reopening the government is the core issue.
Democrats demand a deal on extending Obamacare subsidies before approving any funding measures.
White House budget chief Russ Vought pressures Democrats, threatening mass firings and withholding funds.
As the shutdown continues, military personnel and essential workers risk missing paychecks.