Government Accountability

Senate Gridlock Pushes U.S. Government Shutdown Toward Record 40 Days

By Economics Desk | November 9, 2025

Bipartisan failures in the Senate keep the federal government closed, as entrenched disputes over Obamacare funding stall progress and burden American families.

As the United States government shutdown drags toward an unprecedented 40-day mark, Senate negotiations remain deadlocked, exposing once again how partisan brinkmanship jeopardizes national stability and the livelihoods of hardworking Americans.Why Are Senators Allowing a Crisis to Deepen?Efforts in the Senate to end this crippling shutdown have stalled primarily due to disagreements over Obamacare subsidies. Democrats cling to extending these subsidies for another year, while Republicans rightly reject funding a failed healthcare model that has driven up costs and harmed individual liberty.The persistence of this impasse highlights a broader failure: Washington lawmakers are prioritizing political squabbles over restoring critical government...

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