Bipartisan Senate Talks Show Progress Toward Ending Government Shutdown, Thune Says

Bipartisan Senate talks led by John Thune indicate significant progress toward ending the government shutdown, as lawmakers explore temporary reopening measures and long-term funding solutions.

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune reported positive developments in bipartisan discussions within the United States Senate aimed at resolving the ongoing government shutdown.
• Lawmakers are working on agreements to temporarily reopen the government and are considering three longer-term funding bills for various agencies, involving both the Democratic Party (United States) and the Republican Party (United States).
• As the government shutdown enters its 39th day, Party leaders of the United States House of Representatives are also involved in assessing potential subsidy arrangements to facilitate negotiations.