Democrats Block GOP Bill for Federal Workers' Paychecks Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Senate Democrats blocked a GOP bill to ensure federal workers and the military continue receiving paychecks during a government shutdown, as tensions between the two parties escalate in the ongoing back-and-forth dispute. The plan would have required federal agencies to remain open and employees to work while Congress debated funding measures. Despite efforts by Republicans to secure this funding, Democrats blocked the measure, leaving thousands of workers without pay amid a partial shutdown that has dragged on for weeks.