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What is the status of the U.S. government shutdown?

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The U.S. government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. Federal workers face layoffs and reduced pay, while the Senate has failed multiple times to pass a funding bill. Military pay is temporarily secured by redirecting other funds, but uncertainty remains for both federal and military families.

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Why Senate votes to end the government shutdown keep failing

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  • The Senate has failed for the eighth time to pass a bill to reopen the government.
  • Democrats are withholding support due to the bill not addressing healthcare premium protections. 57s
  • Republicans are pushing for a 'clean' continuing resolution without partisan priorities. 1m 15s
  • The government shutdown has lasted two weeks, with a stopgap measure intended to allow more negotiation time. 1m 51s
  • There is discussion about changing the deadline for the stopgap measure, which could require a new House vote. 2m 3s
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Why Senate votes to end the government shutdown keep failing
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CBS America
13 hours ago
Why Senate votes to end the government shutdown keep failing

The Senate has failed for the eighth time to advance legislation to end the shutdown, with healthcare premium protections as a main point of contention.

Trump threatens more targeted cuts
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CBS America
13 hours ago
Trump threatens more targeted cuts

President Trump threatens more targeted cuts to federal programs as the shutdown persists. Many federal workers, including air traffic controllers, miss paychecks, while military pay is temporarily secured.

Military families face paycheck uncertainty amid shutdown
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CBS America
1 day ago
Military families face paycheck uncertainty amid shutdown

About 1.3 million active-duty military members face uncertainty about paychecks, with $8 billion redirected from research funds to cover salaries, but families remain anxious.

Trump redirects some research funds to pay military during shutdown
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CBS America
1 day ago
Trump redirects some research funds to pay military during shutdown

The shutdown has continued for two weeks; the Senate is preparing for another vote, while the administration redirects funds to pay the military. Other federal workers continue to work without pay.

Over 4,000 federal workers laid off as U.S. shutdown hits 13th day
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CBS America
2 days ago
Over 4,000 federal workers laid off as U.S. shutdown hits 13th day

More than 4,000 federal workers have been laid off as the shutdown enters its thirteenth day, with layoffs differing from typical furloughs and not expected to be reversed with back pay.

Shutdown shutters Smithsonian museums and National Zoo
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Scripps News
2 days ago
Shutdown shutters Smithsonian museums and National Zoo

All Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo in Washington, DC, are closed due to the shutdown, impacting residents and tourists.

Pain for federal workers as government shutdown continues
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CBS America
3 days ago
Pain for federal workers as government shutdown continues

No end in sight to the standoff to fund the federal government, causing nationwide flight delays, closed federal offices, and reduced paychecks for federal employees.

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