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U.S. shutdown crisis deepens after Senate rejects spending plans

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The U.S. Senate has failed for the fifth time to pass spending measures needed to reopen the government. Both Democratic and Republican proposals were rejected, falling short of the 60-vote threshold.

Breakdown
  • Flight delays are increasing nationwide due to the government shutdown.
  • Air traffic controllers and other essential workers are working without pay. 7s
  • Thousands of federal employees have been furloughed and agencies are suspending operations. 43s
  • Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other for the crisis. 54s
  • The situation is reminiscent of the 2018 shutdown, with no immediate resolution in sight. 1m 15s
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