Government shutdown enters Day 28, with Senate Democrats rejecting House-passed bill while federal workers face missed paychecks and nutrition benefits head for cliff.

Follow live updates on the shutdown for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, here. See earlier developments below. What to know about Day 27 of the government shutdown: Democrats and Republica

WASHINGTON—The nation’s largest federal workers’ union called for Congress to end the shutdown now in its fourth week, putting new pressure on Senate Democrats who have repeatedly blocked a Republican measure to reopen the government.

It's been nearly a month since the partial government shutdown has been in effect, but the real pain is expected to kick in on Nov. 1

Some lawmakers worry that the impasse is ceding their authority over federal spending to an increasingly assertive president.

Mayor Brandon Scott is expected to announce more than $4.65 million in assistance for City residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

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