fforts to quickly end the US government shutdown stalled on Wednesday (October 1) after senators rejected a plan aimed at resolving the ongoing impasse between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats.

With no agreement reached, many federal departments and agencies have been closed since midnight. Around 750,000 federal workers are expected to be placed on furlough, with pay withheld until they return to work. Essential workers, including military personnel and border agents, may be forced to work without pay, and some could miss paychecks next week.

Democrats hold out for health care subsidies

Senate Democrats, demanding extended health care subsidies for low-income families, refused to support the House-passed stop-gap funding bill.

No compromise in sight

House Republican

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