US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The US federal government shutdown entered its 35th day, tying the record for the longest shutdown, after the Senate rejected a funding package for the 14th time despite it passing the Republican-controlled House.
- The shutdown is disrupting services like the federal food stamps program (SNAP), which serves 42 million Americans, with emergency funding maintaining only 50% capacity following court rulings.
- President Trump threatened to withhold SNAP benefits until Democrats agree to reopen the government, escalating tensions amid bipartisan efforts to negotiate a deal in the Senate.
- Senate leaders from both parties are negotiating to end the shutdown and address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, though the White House demands government funding be approved before healthcare talks proceed.
- The impasse highlights broader
