00 AM CET) after Congress failed to pass a budget agreement.. This marks the first such shutdown since 2019.
The impasse in Congress resulted from a disagreement over funding priorities, leaving government agencies without allocated funds beyond emergency provisions. Both Republican and Democratic leaders have publicly blamed each other for the development.
Republicans are advocating for a temporary extension of current funding levels for a further seven weeks, a proposal which Democrats have rejected. Democratic lawmakers are withholding support until significant concessions are made to secure their votes in the Senate, particularly regarding proposed cuts to healthcare programs and insurance coverage.
The duration of the operational suspension remains uncertain. The Senate intends to revisit the Republican funding plan in a new vote tomorrow. Republican leadership has committed to bringing the plan to a vote daily until sufficient Democratic support is garnered to secure an agreement. The situation remains fluid and the timeframe for resolution is currently unknown.
