The U.S. Capitol building during the eighth day of the government shutdown in Washington on Oct. 8, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The Senate on Oct. 9 defeated for a seventh time two continuing resolutions to temporarily extend federal funding, as Republicans and Democrats present differing versions of the cause of the federal government shutdown.
The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after spending authority for the federal government expired, causing the suspension of all but essential services.
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