US Senate Deadlocks on Federal Worker Pay Amid Shutdown
TL;DR
Senate Republicans are seeking to question Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Trump, about his work and communications, amid ongoing political tensions and scrutiny over his investigations into Trump and the Biden administration. Smith's lawyers have expressed willingness to testify publicly, while the DOJ prepares to facilitate access to relevant files.
- Senate Republicans eye vote on federal worker pay Politico
- Senate Democrats block GOP-led bill to pay federal workers as shutdown stalemate deepens CNN
- Dems block GOP bill ensuring federal worker, military paychecks continue during shutdown Fox News
- Republican bill to pay workers in shutdown falling short in US Senate; voting continues Reuters
- Democrats block bill to pay federal employees during shutdown The Hill
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