As the government shutdown enters its 23rd day, the Senate is gearing up for a crucial vote on a bill that would provide pay for some federal workers. The ongoing shutdown, which has left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay, has sparked a contentious debate between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill.
The GOP-backed bill aims to pay “essential workers,” including troops and TSA agents, during the shutdown. Senate Democrats, however, are pushing for an alternative plan that would provide pay for all federal workers affected by the shutdown. The debate over who should receive pay during the shutdown has intensified as both parties seek to gain leverage in negotiations to end the impasse.
The White House has criticized Democratic Congressman Jeffries’ dismissal of the GOP bill to pay troops, further highlighting the deep divide between the two parties. Meanwhile, concerns over the impact of the shutdown on federal workers and their families continue to grow as the stalemate persists.
In a related development, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order aimed at addressing federal enforcement in Chicago. The newly created Illinois Accountability Commission will serve as a watchdog to monitor alleged civil rights abuses by federal agents in the city.
On a separate note, President Trump recently reversed his decision to deploy federal troops to San Francisco after a conversation with Mayor Daniel Lurie. The move comes after pleas from tech leaders and concerns over potential clashes between federal agents and local law enforcement.
As the Senate prepares to vote on paying federal workers, the outcome of the bill could have significant implications for the ongoing government shutdown and the affected employees. The debate over who should receive pay during the shutdown underscores the broader political divide in Washington and the challenges of reaching a compromise to end the impasse.
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– CBS News: [Government shutdown live updates as Senate readies vote on paying some federal workers](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQakk4T0s0Zm5iR2dqaUx5UnRLNnF3RWtrNWxJMEZEXzNTejZ3YnlGcDBGbnBNODFRZE12T0VKMUlJSUEyTTQ2RFNpRGFNcG41Wi11MUE4aEF1YmFYbVB6bDVBQkZ0Z2J0Y081WmRXbUdYUERfcHRhUzZzUFREVFBReGpuSkJjQmRXWm5TUzFVaF9fY1lvaFpVUHNB0gGfAUFVX3lxTE9uRGxuQXlXbmdyR2o1eWQ0bU1TYWRnQW9RT1d5TFpvWlN2NlpEUDBuMDFocEg4NlVLd0E1WGlfYzJoUUhLeFN4VTBMalpKcERCQ2xweDJFbmtCSXBzeXZLZ0RyMmtaNjd2c1E3V0dabHRiZ2RZd096Nmo4bzUzZnRyTFZVNW92LUl2YTFHMXJhUUF0eDNUMnRNYzlUY0Nfbw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– ABC News: [Senate to vote on paying some federal workers as shutdown hits Day 23](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNT3VBOTZtWnFfbmpPOXl2UjZqMGkzMS1lTHpqVENYcUoyTXZYZlMwZ2tTQUlac0duS05jNG1oVGp6eEZmcURBb1pRZHN2cnJQM0tNLUIyV3pZZ3RQYlpHUms4ak1EM1lielVCOUNwamNXS2NlOS0wVW8wMTJVX1FldEFBOVJzYzBkUEVWaHA5RlBoRktxWDA5d2N2T1BidXI1TU13RFdR0gGrAUFVX3lxTE1PWU5sTVp3dDlIdzN6VDA1WG45NlVNVDFkRkNvYzZVN2JybWU5SVlmODh0NXpEdUN5V2p3YU9WTVAyMm1FZXRIUVlSNzdFMng4a1BPXzhqQjVOYmdReVZoMXVTTlRRNUNwYUFNTUUxa2ViTUtEekpVUlZnaWtUNWFzNDBiYU9JOE1zRXNkMzRwcWpjc0Y4cWxWenc0bjhBel9YM252UG9YVzYxUQ?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– ABC News: [Trump reverses decision to send troops to San Francisco after conversation with mayor](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPTFJfLTdGMkJMc1lydWZWb1dYTDRVeDJ3dGM4VnMyQWxiclVKbWxfSW
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