Summary
The United States government shutdown has reached its third day because the Senate has not agreed on a spending bill. Due to Yom Kippur, the Senate did not vote on Thursday, and a successful vote on Friday seems unlikely. The shutdown is expected to extend into next week.
Key Facts
- The US government shutdown has lasted for three days without a spending bill agreement.
- The Senate did not vote on Thursday because of the Yom Kippur holiday.
- A vote is scheduled for Friday, but Senate Majority Leader predicts a weekend vote is unlikely.
- Both Republican and Democratic spending bills did not get enough votes to pass in the Senate.
- The House of Representatives is working on a new bill to present to the Senate.
- Republicans have a majority in the Senate, but some Democrats and independents have voted with them.
- Former President Trump has suggested using the shutdown to reduce the federal workforce.
- The White House has already frozen $26 billion in programs in Democratic states.
