Watch live coverage as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks at a news conference after senators, in a rare Sunday session. cleared a key hurdle toward potentially reopening the government by advancing a short-term funding bill by a razor-thin vote of 60-40, just meeting the threshold for it to pass. If it's approved, it would then need to pass the House and gain President Donald Trump's signature to become law and reopen the government. » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc » Subscribe to ...

The country's largest union of federal workers is calling on Congress to pass a short-term funding bill and end the government shutdown. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., discusses. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.msnbc.com/ » Subscribe to MSNBC: https://www.youtube.com/msnbc » Subscribe to MSNBC on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@msnbc » Subscribe to MSNBC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/msnbc Download our new MSNBC app for the latest br ...

Government Shutdown Impact - Federal workers are urging Congress to pass a short-term funding bill and end the government shutdown, now in its fifth week [1] - Many federal workers are facing financial hardship, with some relying on food banks after missing paychecks [1][4][5] - The shutdown is affecting essential services, including SNAP benefits and healthcare access [4] - The shutdown impacts federal workers across the country, including TSA agents and USDA employees [5] Political Dynamics - Public opinion is divided, with 50% blaming the President and 43% blaming Democrats for the shutdown [2][3] - Democrats in the House and Senate are present, while Republicans in the House of Representatives are absent [6] - The Vice President has been tasked with meeting with Senate Republicans to discuss marketing, messaging, and management of the shutdown [9][10] Union Response - A major union, AFGE, is stating that the situation has gone too far [7][8] - AFGE's stance puts pressure on both Democrats and Republicans to find a resolution [6][7][8]

Government Shutdown - Democrats have repeatedly refused to back a short-term funding bill that would end the government shutdown [1] Political Strategy - Republicans may have strategies to address the Democrats' refusal to back the funding bill [1]

Government & Economy - US government has officially shut down due to Congress failing to pass the stopgap funding bill [1]

Government Funding - House GOP passed a stopgap funding bill [1] - This sets up a key test in the Senate ahead of the government shutdown deadline [1] - Top Democrats indicate they will oppose the bill [1]