Is the US government still shut down? Senate deal signals end in sight

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Clouds fill the sky in front of the U.S. Capitol on October 7, 2013 in Washington, DC. Democrats and Republicans are still at a stalemate on funding for the federal government as the shut down goes into the seventh day. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
By EJ Greig

The Senate made progress towards ending the government shutdown over the weekend, with a proposal to fund certain departments until September 2026. The Senate will decide on the length of debate on Monday before the bill can reach President Trump’s desk. The shutdown, now at 41 days, has caused disruptions in federal services and left many employees without pay. Both the Senate and the House are expected to work on the legislation this week to bring an end to the shutdown.

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