The U.S. government entered its sixth day of shutdown on Monday, as stalled talks over healthcare funding deepened the stalemate on Capitol Hill. Democrats say the White House has gone "radio silent," even as President Donald Trump indicates he's open to a deal.
Senate votes on both Democrat and Republican proposals to reopen government failed, leaving federal employees furloughed or working without pay and many services running on bare-bones staffing.
With federal services partially suspended, critical programs and public resources are in limbo, adding pressure on sectors—from business and innovation to travel—that depend on U.S. policy consistency.
As neither side backs down, all eyes turn to the next round of negotiations. Can lawmakers bridge the divide on healthcare funding and end the shutdown before its impacts spread further across communities worldwide?
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U.S. gov't shutdown deepens as talks stall over healthcare funding
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