The US Senate has again failed to reach a consensus to pass a spending bill needed to reopen the government, making it the fifth time such an attempt has failed.
The proposal brought forward by both parties, Democrats and Republicans, still does not reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass. As a result, thousands of federal workers are now at greater risk after five days of operating without official government funding.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that government workers will not receive their full pay next time if the shutdown continues and Democrats fail to support a move to reopen the government on Monday night.
President Donald Trump has insisted he is open to negotiating with Democrats to find a solution, but has accused them of causing the shutdown by refusing to compromise on health care.
Meanwhile, Democrats have rejected the allegations and blamed Republicans for not wanting to extend health subsidies for low-income people.
As negotiations continue to stall, millions of Americans are now bearing the brunt of the government shutdown, including delays in public services and income uncertainty for thousands of federal workers.
