Shutdown Enters Fourth Week: No End in Sight as Senate

The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 25th day, making it the second-longest full government shutdown in history, with no resolution currently in sight��. The Senate adjourned without a deal and won't return until Monday, confirming that the impasse will persist into next week��. All attempts so far to advance a funding bill have failed, and bipartisan negotiations remain stalled, with both parties deeply entrenched in their positions regarding healthcare funding and program cuts.

Impact HighlightsOver 900,000 federal employees remain furloughed, and 2 million are working without pay while key government agencies operate at reduced capacity, including health and safety programs��.If the shutdown continues, more than 40 million Americans risk losing food assistance benefits in early November��.The White House, led by President Trump, is pushing to leverage the shutdown to achieve further government size reductions, with ongoing disputes about mass layoffs and budget priorities