Senate deadlock over funding bill causes shutdown, disrupting key programs and costing economy $15B weekly.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee blames Senate Democrats for prolonging a government shutdown, citing their opposition to a continuing resolution that passed the House but failed in the Senate. The NRSC claims the shutdown has caused 13 major disruptions, including delayed military paychecks, loss of SNAP and WIC benefits for millions, halted Head Start programs, airport staffing shortages, and a pause in medical research, with the economy losing over $15 billion weekly. Democrats argue Republicans must address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies before discussing funding, warning of a healthcare crisis during open enrollment. The standoff continues as lawmakers remain divided.