
Showdown on Capitol Hill: Senate Standoff Over Government Shutdown
Published on: Sept. 19, 2025, 11:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A stopgap spending bill meant to prevent a U.S. government shutdown failed in the Senate, as Democrats seek more healthcare funding. The vote increases the risk of a shutdown if a bipartisan agreement isn't reached soon. Partisan tensions persist over funding the federal government.