Senate Rejects GOP Plan Again, Government Shutdown Continues Unabated | AI News Digest
After weeks of intense speculation, the U.S. Senate has once again turned down a Republican measure designed to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which has now entered its second week. The latest vote, the eighth in this ongoing stalemate, ended with a tally of 49-45, failing to meet the 60 votes needed to move forward. The deadlock continues as both parties trade accusations over the situation, with Democrats pointing to the Trump administration's recent financial assistance to Argentina as a point of contention during the shutdown. Compounding the issue, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced that he will not pursue negotiations with Senate Democrats, further hindering efforts to find a resolution. As the shutdown drags on, more than 4,000 federal employees have already been furloughed, raising alarm about the effects on government services and the livelihoods of workers.
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