Senators to Negotiate Shutdown Over Weekend

Senators are working through the weekend to resolve a government shutdown that has lasted over a month, affecting government workers, airlines, and SNAP benefits. A bipartisan deal remains elusive as Republicans rejected a Democratic proposal to reopen the government and extend health care subsidies. A small group of moderate Democrats is negotiating a plan to fund parts of the government, but many Democrats demand a guaranteed extension of subsidies. With pressure mounting, Democrats face a critical choice: continue negotiations or vote to reopen the government without firm commitments on health care.

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