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Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans’ 13th attempt to reopen the government after having nearly a week to mull their options — and with a series of pressure-point deadlines rapidly closing in.
On the 28th day of the shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., tried to advance the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) and was again foiled by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the Democratic caucus.
Failure to reopen the government on Tuesday came as air traffic controllers missed their first payday. The military is set to miss its first full payday on Friday. Then there is the looming cliff for federal nutrition benefits on Saturday — the same day as open enrollment begins nationwide for Obamacare…READ MORE.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz repeated a claim that the Trump administration's main priority is the construction of a multi-million ballroom in the White House amid the ongoing government shutdown. (Abbie Parr/AP Photo)
HIDDEN NUMBERS: Top Trump officials urged to close ‘critical gaps’ in illegal alien crime reporting: 'Growing problem'
LEGAL SHOWDOWN: Trump files ‘powerhouse’ appeal in Manhattan DA case to toss 'most politically charged prosecution' in history
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Getty Images; Getty Images )
GLOBAL GAMBLE: Trump predicts ‘very happy’ outcome ahead of face-to-face with China’s Xi after tariff threats
PEACE VIA POWER: Trump rallies US military's might, floats armed forces pay raise as he addresses sailors in Japan
Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, during a news conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
TIME IS MONEY: Banks, credit unions urge Congress to end government shutdown as economic fallout grows
WITCH HUNT PAYBACK: House Democrats accuse Trump of trying to 'steal' $230M from taxpayers through DOJ
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (left) fired back at House Speaker Mike Johnson during a press conference on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. (Fox News Digital; Getty Images)
CITIZENSHIP PROBE: House Republican demands Zohran Mamdani be stripped of citizenship, deported over 'anti-Israel' stance
SCANDAL-OPOLY: LOOK: Republicans hand out ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ cards mocking Virginia AG hopeful Jay Jones’ scandals
Voters fill out their ballots on Election Day in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 7, 2023. (Getty Images)
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