WASHINGTON — The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown early Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline. The impasse stems from disagreements between Senate Democrats and Republicans over a short-term funding measure.

Senate Republicans had proposed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend fiscal year 2025 funding levels through November 21. The bill passed the House on September 19, largely along party lines, but was blocked in the Senate by Democrats who objected to being excluded from negotiations.

Senator Jim Banks commented on the situation, stating, “The Democrats own a shutdown. Here is Axios 20 days ago saying Democrats are embracing ‘shutdowns’ and that ‘a shutdown fight might be the only action that appeases their deeply unsat

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