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Senate Democrats Block GOP Funding Bill Amid Unpaid Workers

10/25/2025

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to fund the government for the 12th time as 1 million federal workers remain unpaid.
Democrats say the GOP plan does not address health costs and would let U.S. President Donald Trump selectively pay workers.
Some Republicans expressed frustration while Democrats call for bipartisan cooperation.
The Trump administration has allocated funds to cover military payroll temporarily, but other federal employees remain uncertain.

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Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to fund the government for the 12th time as 1 million federal workers remain unpaid.
Democrats say the GOP plan does not address health costs and would let U.S. President Donald Trump selectively pay workers.
Some Republicans expressed frustration while Democrats call for bipartisan cooperation.
The Trump administration has allocated funds to cover military payroll temporarily, but other federal employees remain uncertain.