Government Shutdown Crisis: Senate Rejects GOP Funding Bill for Eighth Time as Federal Agencies Face Widespread Furloughs
** The United States Senate has rejected a Republican-backed continuing resolution for the eighth time, extending the government shutdown into its second week. Federal agencies are implementing widespread furloughs while the Trump administration continues construction projects and maintains staffing in key priority areas. **CONTENT:**
The United States government shutdown entered its 14th day as the United States Senate rejected a Republican-backed funding measure for the eighth time, deepening the political stalemate that has furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers and disrupted critical government services. The ongoing impasse marks one of the longest shutdowns in recent history, with both parties digging in on their positions regarding healthcare funding and government spending priorities.
