Government Shutdown Extends into Third Week Amidst Ongoing Deadlock

The US government shutdown has entered its third week with no resolution in sight, as Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other. The Senate is set to vote again on a funding measure, but partisan disagreements persist, especially over health insurance tax credits. Meanwhile, President Trump has directed funds to pay military personnel, but most federal workers remain unpaid, and government services like Smithsonian museums are closed. Leaders on both sides criticize each other, with House Speaker Mike Johnson blaming Democrats for the stalemate and emphasizing the need for a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government.