U.S. Government Shutdown Vote Falters, Delaying Reopening

A crucial vote on the S.3012 motion, known as the Federal Employee Appropriations Exemption Act, failed to pass last night, leaving the fate of a potential government reopening uncertain. BlockBeats reports that this development has led to increased anticipation for further delays in the reopening process. The probability of the shutdown lasting past the 16th has surged on Polymarket to 54%, while the possibility of a re-opening between August 8th and 11th has now decreased significantly to just 12%.