On the third day of the government shutdown, the Senate failed again to pass competing measures to reopen the government, with Republicans advocating for a seven-week extension of current funding and Democrats seeking health care assurances, including extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Both parties remain entrenched in their positions, while President Donald Trump prepares to implement layoffs and cuts across the federal government.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Senate Republicans are speaking directly with moderate Democrats. I understand those conversations have become very serious, and we hope positive in the right direction so Democrats will do the right thing."

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Minority Leader, said, "Is that not a good fight for us to

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