Government Shutdown Enters Day 16 as Funding Bill Fails 10th Vote
The federal government shutdown has reached day 16 as the Republican-backed funding bill failed its 10th Senate vote. Political tensions escalate with both parties trading blame while essential services face disruptions and hundreds of thousands of federal workers remain furloughed without pay.
Government Shutdown Extends Amid Political Standoff
The partial government shutdown has entered its 16th day as the Senate rejected the Republican-backed continuing resolution for the 10th time, according to congressional records. The failed vote maintains the political impasse that began October 1, with Democrats and Republicans continuing to trade accusations over responsibility for the funding lapse.