Shutdown Looms Over US Government Closure; Negotiations Reach Breakthrough

The US government teeters on the brink of closure as Senate leaders push for a bipartisan funding bill to reopen government services. Negotiations following an agreement between centrist Democrats and Republicans show promise of ending the longest shutdown in history, though final approval still hinges on the House of Representatives before President Trump’s sign-off. The deal aims to fund federal operations through January 31st, while addressing ongoing concerns about healthcare subsidies expiring at the end of the year.