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Government Shutdown Hits Week Five Amid Stalemate

10/28/2025

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The government shutdown has entered its fifth week with little progress toward reopening.
Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), leader of Senate Democrats, demands a deal to extend Obamacare subsidies.
The Senate has blocked a House-passed plan to fund the government 12 times.
The American Federation of Government Employees urges Democrats to accept a clean continuing resolution to ensure back pay for federal workers.

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Story summary

The government shutdown has entered its fifth week with little progress toward reopening.
Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.), leader of Senate Democrats, demands a deal to extend Obamacare subsidies.
The Senate has blocked a House-passed plan to fund the government 12 times.
The American Federation of Government Employees urges Democrats to accept a clean continuing resolution to ensure back pay for federal workers.