Summary
The Senate is voting again on measures to fund the U.S. government, but neither proposal is expected to succeed, meaning the shutdown will likely last longer. President Donald Trump warned that failure to pass funding could lead to mass layoffs among federal employees. The disagreement centers on Democrats' demands for healthcare provisions and Republicans' push for a straightforward funding bill.
Key Facts
- The Senate is voting on proposals to end the U.S. government shutdown.
- Neither the Democratic nor the Republican funding plans are expected to pass.
- President Trump has warned that continued failure could lead to federal employee layoffs.
- Thousands of federal workers have been furloughed or working without pay.
- Democrats want the bill to include healthcare measures and Medicaid program restorations.
- Republicans want a "clean" bill without additional provisions.
- The White House press secretary has stated layoffs are likely if the shutdown continues.
- Each party is blaming the other for the ongoing stalemate.
