⏳🚫 The U.S. Senate just missed its 14th chance to pass a "clean" funding bill, pushing the federal shutdown toward a historic record. If the gridlock continues, this could become the longest shutdown ever – a mark set at 35 days back in 2018-2019.
Services are already feeling the squeeze. From aviation delays to paused food assistance and stretched health care programs, impacts are rippling across the nation. According to the Congressional Budget Office, an eight-week shutdown could shave off $14 billion from the U.S. economy.
Partisan blame game continues. Senate Majority Leader John Thune slammed Democrats on X, saying, “Every day’s getting worse for the American people.” Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fired back, warning of health care premium hikes of up to 30% when ACA subsidies expire.
Echoes of uncertainty also hit SNAP benefits. Though emergency funds will keep half of this month’s support flowing, 42 million people could be waiting weeks for full assistance. President Trump took to social media, insisting benefits won’t resume until “Radical Left Democrats” reopen the government.
Public frustration is sky-high: a recent poll shows Congress’s approval rating plunged to 15%, with 79% of adults disapproving of its performance. As political gridlock drags on, many wonder: when will this stalemate end?
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U.S. govt shutdown to break record as Senate fails to pass bill again
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