U.S. Senate rejects Republican funding bill, causing federal shutdown

#BREAKING | The U.S. Senate has rejected a Republican stopgap funding bill, resulting in a partial federal government shutdown effective immediately. This marks the first shutdown since 2019.

Democrats blocked the funding measure due to demands for extensions of Affordable Care Act subsidies and a reversal of Medicaid cuts. As a result, non-essential government services will halt while negotiations remain stalled. Further votes on the funding bill are expected to take place today.

This situation follows recent developments in the political landscape, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two parties. For more on related coverage, see Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for FARA registration for paid influencers.