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White House declines to engage Democrats

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White House declines to engage Democrats as shutdown drags into second week

The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.

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White House says federal firings have begun as government shutdown drags on

U.S. House Democrats file bill to fund government through Dec. 11 and avoid shutdown

U.S. Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 11 and avert shutdown

The U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday a temporary funding bill to keep the government open through Dec. 11, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for signing into law.

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Oct. 9, 2025 - Government shutdown updates

‘Let’s open the government and enter negotiations": One GOP Senator on the path out of the government shutdown