Senate in Limbo Ahead of Rare Weekend Session Over Government Shutdown Stalemate

The Senate is set for a rare weekend session as lawmakers struggle to end the ongoing government shutdown, with Senator Mike Thune eyeing a potential long-haul resolution. The chamber remains in limbo despite efforts by appropriators to find a solution. No clear path forward has emerged yet, leaving many wondering when the impasse will be resolved. The impasse is putting millions of federal workers out of their jobs and causing widespread economic disruption.