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The political landscape remains highly divided. Republicans, who control the House, Senate, and Executive branch, are being accused of playing politics rather than seeking a solution. Democrats blame the shutdown on Republican obstinacy, asserting that the GOP has refused to compromise to reopen the government.
On the legislative front, the Senate plans to consider "dueling stop-gap" bills for the ninth time on Tuesday, the 14th, just one day before federal workers and military personnel face missed paychecks. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to keep the House closed, citing urgent legislative priorities that remain unresolved.