Republican Efforts Thwarted Again as Government Shutdown Enters Third Week

As the federal government shutdown stretches past 22 days, marking the second-longest in U.S. history, Senate Republicans faced yet another defeat—this time for the twelfth time—in their attempt to pass a stopgap funding bill designed to reopen government operations. Despite securing a majority with 54 votes in favor, they fell short of the 60-vote threshold due to persistent Democratic opposition. The refusal of Democrat senators to cooperate highlights a troubling disregard for everyday Americans who are caught in the political crossfire. Over 1.3 million hardworking federal employees face missed paychecks this week—a dire consequence that hits families struggling with inflation...