Senate Failure to Fund Government Causes Federal Workers to Miss Paychecks, SNAP Benefits at Risk

The U.S. government remains shut down as the Senate has failed multiple times to pass a funding bill, with the latest attempt falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that if Democrats do not vote to reopen the government, millions of federal workers, including American soldiers, will miss their upcoming paychecks scheduled for October 10. The Republican-backed continuing resolution, which Leavitt called a "clean and nonpartisan funding bill," would have funded the government through November 21 and maintained critical services such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports about 40 million Americans. Leavitt accused Democrats of playing political games and intentionally prolonging the shutdown to push for free healthcare for illegal immigrants. The ongoing shutdown is causing significant financial stress to federal employees and threatens essential programs for vulnerable populations. The stalemate continues amid negotiations, with President Donald Trump remaining engaged in other national and international matters.