Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives is not in session after passing a bill to fund the government, leading to a shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson blames the Senate Republicans for the standoff, as Democrats resist the bill without health care subsidies. Senate Republicans are trying to negotiate a deal, but progress remains slow.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government has shut down because the House is not in session after passing a funding bill.
- Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home three weeks ago and said the Senate should act on the bill.
- President Trump threatened to fire federal workers amid the shutdown.
- A Democrat from Arizona, Adelita Grijalva, won a special election but has not taken office because of the shutdown.
- Senate Republicans are trying to pass the House bill, but need more Democratic support due to demands for health care funds.
- Lawmakers are having private talks to find a solution, with proposals including extending health care subsidies.
- Some lawmakers in Washington are using social media to comment on the lack of action during the shutdown.
