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Government shutdown updates: Senate to reconvene Monday after vote advancing potential deal

The Senate is scheduled on Monday to reconvene at 11 a.m. ET to continue working toward ending the federal government shutdown, which is now in its 41st day.

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US Senate vote could end government shutdown

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Senate takes first step to reopen government, fueling Democratic split

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Senate Takes First Step Toward Ending the Government Shutdown

The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the funding fight that has disrupted flights n...

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Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown

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Government shutdown impasse stretches on as Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer

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Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock

The agreement also includes a reversal of the mass firings of federal workers by the Trump administration since the shutdown began on Oct. 1 and would ensure that federal workers receive back pay.

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Senate nears potential shutdown deal but there’s no guarantee of success

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Senate leader eyes potential shutdown deal but there’s no guarantee of success

Senate advances funding measure with backing of 8 Democrats, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.

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US Shutdown: What happened? Key details of funding bill cleared by Senate and what next? - EXPLAINED

The shutdown began on October 1 after Congress failed to agree on a new funding deal, leaving government workers without pay and millions of Americans without essential services. The agreement was the result of intense negotiations between Democratic and Republican lawmakers, brokered by the White House.

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Minnesota senators oppose US Senate shutdown deal

U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith from Minnesota reject the shutdown deal, arguing it fails to address health care costs.

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Senate advances resolution to end government shutdown

The Senate was poised to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history Sunday night as Democrats and Republicans said the two sides have reached a budget agreement.

US shutdown nears end after 40 days: What the deal means for Trump, what it covers and what could still go wrong

The proposed deal does not guarantee the extension of ACA subsidies, a key Democratic demand since the shutdown began.

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Trump Says Senate Should Not Leave Town Until Shutdown Deal Made

Taking to Truth Social on Friday afternoon, Trump wrote, "The United States Senate should not leave town until they have a Deal to end the Democrat Shutdown. If they can’t reach a Deal, the Republicans should terminate the Filibuster, IMMEDIATELY, and take care of our Great American Workers!"

Transcript: Senate secures breakthrough on US shutdown

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Sunday shows preview: Government shutdown lingers as Dems, GOP fight for way out

The government shutdown has spanned 38 days, making it the longest federal shuttering in United States history, surpassing the standoff during President Trump’s first term. Lawmakers in Washington have remained deadlocked over the House-authored continuing resolution (CR),