Overview

• On day three of the funding lapse, senators rejected dueling Republican and Democratic proposals, and no further votes are expected before Monday.
• OMB Director Russell Vought froze $18 billion for New York transit projects, held back $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure, moved to cancel $8 billion in green‑energy funding across 16 states, and the White House signaled possible mass federal layoffs.
• Democrats are insisting on renewing enhanced ACA tax credits, with leaders warning of premium spikes for millions, while Republican leaders say they will not negotiate over the subsidies.
• The shutdown is delaying key economic data releases, including September nonfarm payrolls, as the CBO estimates roughly 750,000 workers affected and $400 million in daily lost wages, with private estimates near $15 billion in weekly economic costs.
• Some Republicans voiced concern over the administration’s approach, with lawmakers like Kevin Cramer and Susan Collins warning of political fallout, as polling shows more voters blaming Republicans than Democrats for the shutdown.