Senate Enters Critical Shutdown Juncture
As the government shutdown enters its 34th day, lawmakers face mounting pressure to reach a resolution.
Major US airports are facing staffing shortages leading to ground delays, the distribution of food assistance is up in the air, and more federal workers are missing paychecks as the shutdown is on track to become the longest in history.
Senators are increasingly optimistic about finding a path to reopen the government, but any resolution will likely have to wait until after tomorrow’s off-year elections, which could sway either side to move depending on the results.
The Senate began ...