Overview

• Negotiations remain stalled with no new leader-level talks since last week, as Senate Republican leader John Thune described the process as at an impasse while private discussions continue.
• About 750,000 federal employees are furloughed without pay, with core safety and health services still operating.
• OMB Director Russell Vought confirmed to CNN that $18 billion for New York infrastructure is being withheld, and CNN reported $2.1 billion for Chicago transit projects is on hold.
• A CBS News/YouGov poll finds 39% blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown and 30% blame Democrats, with 52% disapproving of Trump's handling.
• Analysts cited by DPA warn average health insurance premiums could rise by roughly 75% if subsidy funding is not extended.