The federal government shutdown has entered its third day with no signs of resolution as both parties remain entrenched in their positions on Capitol Hill. Republicans plan to bring the same funding bill to the floor for a fourth time, while Democrats continue to demand a permanent extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
The Trump administration has hinted at announcing thousands of federal layoffs since the shutdown began, adding another layer of complexity to the standoff. All eyes are on both Capitol Hill and the White House for potential developments.
Senate remains deadlocked
On Friday the Senate voted on two separate continuing resolutions that would have reopened the government, one presented by Democrats and one by Republicans.
Both measures failed to pass: The Democratic