
Government Shutdown Standoff: The Political Showdown Intensifies
Published on: Oct. 15, 2025, 4:34 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. government shutdown lingers as President Trump plans to permanently close unspecified Democrat programs. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, has failed to pass the funding bill. Senate Democrats leverage the situation for healthcare fixes, while some federal workers face missed paychecks amid ongoing political gridlock.