US Government Shutdown Approaches Record Length Amid Ongoing Deadlock
TL;DR
The US government is in its 20th day of shutdown, with the Senate preparing for an 11th vote on funding measures. Key issues include funding for federal employees, military, and nuclear staff, amid political disputes between Democrats and Republicans. Senate leaders are pushing for votes to reopen the government, while the House remains inactive, and the judicial branch faces operational cuts due to funding shortages.
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