Overview

• House Republican leaders scheduled a 10 a.m. ET press conference as the funding lapse continued into a second day.
• The Senate failed to advance the House‑passed continuing resolution that would extend government funding through Nov. 21, with another vote expected Friday.
• Speaker Mike Johnson said the shutdown could benefit President Trump’s efforts to overhaul federal agencies.
• The White House warned that mass federal employee layoffs are only days away if the impasse persists.
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries planned 3:30 p.m. ET remarks and said Trump has not spoken with Democratic leaders since Monday, as Republicans blame Democrats’ stance on health‑care concessions.