No end in sight to US shutdown despite Trump pressure | News

WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The US government shutdown looked set to extend into a third week as senators again rejected a Republican funding bill Thursday despite President Donald Trump's attempts to turn the thumbscrews on opposition Democrats. Federal agencies have been out of money since October 1 and public services have been crippled amid stalled talks between the two sides that have led to a series of near-daily failed votes to turn the lights back on. With no sign of a breakthrough, the Senate adjourned until next Tuesday -- meaning no votes will be held during that time. Trump repeated his threats to slash government programs popular with Democrats as he berated the party over the shutdown at...