The U.S. Senate on Monday rejected a stopgap funding measure for the 11th consecutive attempt, leaving the federal government shuttered for its 20th day.
The motion sought to advance a House-passed bill funding the government until 21 November but failed to reach the 60-vote threshold required for cloture. The vote ended 50-43, with Senator Rand Paul opposing the measure, while Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and independent Angus King joined Republicans in support.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticised the ongoing impasse, saying millions of Americans face mounting consequences, especially in healthcare. “We enter another week of President Donald Trump’s government shutdown, and Republicans seem happy not to work, happy not to negotiate, happy to let health care premiums spike for over 20 million working and middle-class Americans,” he said on the Senate floor.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune insisted Republicans are willing to discuss healthcare concerns but argued no negotiations will proceed until Democrats reopen the government. “We're not going to negotiate on anything until Democrats stop holding government funding hostage,” Thune said.
The shutdown began on 1 October after talks over federal spending priorities collapsed. Thousands of federal employees have been furloughed or are working without pay, while numerous government services have been curtailed or suspended.
Analysts warn the prolonged shutdown could deepen economic uncertainty and strain federal operations, particularly in areas such as social services, regulatory enforcement, and federal contracting.
Ongoing negotiations appear unlikely to produce a breakthrough immediately, leaving the political standoff unresolved as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week.
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At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Monday it was reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on scaling back joint military drills. It added that it hoped a favourable relationship between Washington and Pyongyang could lead to meaningful talks.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
Britain will continue to support Ukraine “100 per cent” against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday, after Moscow warned London of consequences over reports that British-made drones had been used in strikes on Russian territory.
Russia has summoned Japan’s ambassador to Moscow and delivered a strong protest over what it called “anti-Russian” remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi concerning four disputed islands.
Pakistan is turning to more U.S. crude as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz exposes the risks of its heavy reliance on Gulf energy supplies.
U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Xavier Brunson visited South Korea's Defence Ministry on Tuesday to discuss plans to scale back the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, according to media reports.
European countries are stepping up investment in drones and counter-drone technology as unmanned systems reshape modern warfare, driving demand for new production and capabilities across the continent.
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