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Federal Government Shutdown Begins After Senate Rejects Funding Measure

The federal government has entered a shutdown after Senate Republicans failed to pass a funding bill for the eleventh time. The political standoff centers on healthcare provisions and could affect hundreds of thousands of federal workers and critical services across multiple agencies.

Government Funding Collapses Amid Healthcare Dispute

The federal government entered a shutdown early Thursday after the Senate rejected a Republican-backed continuing resolution for the eleventh time, according to reports. The 55-45 vote fell short of the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure, with three Democratic caucus members crossing party lines. The House had previously passed the GOP proposal in a 217-212 vote, but it required at least seven Democratic votes to clear the Senate.

by Aaron Vale
AIPolicy

FTC Removes AI Policy Posts from Khan Era Amid Regulatory Shift

The FTC has removed multiple AI policy articles authored under former Chair Lina Khan, signaling a regulatory philosophy shift. Critics suggest the deletions could violate federal record-keeping laws while the administration pursues a more industry-friendly approach to artificial intelligence oversight.

FTC Purges AI Policy Guidance from Previous Administration

The Federal Trade Commission has removed at least three significant artificial intelligence policy posts from its official website in recent months, according to reports. The deleted content, originally published during Lina Khan’s leadership, addressed critical AI concerns including consumer protection and open-source model transparency.

by Aaron Vale
GovernmentPolitics

GOP Fissures Emerge as Historic Government Shutdown Drags On

Republican unity shows signs of fracturing as the government shutdown extends into record territory. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy, calling for immediate legislative action. The impasse continues as federal workers face furloughs and Senate Democrats resist the House’s funding proposal.

Republican Unity Shows First Signs of Strain

As the U.S. government shutdown entered its 20th day on Monday, becoming the longest full shutdown in American history, the first noticeable crack in Republican solidarity has emerged according to reports. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia representative aligned with the party’s right flank, publicly broke with House Speaker Mike Johnson over his decision to keep Congress in extended recess.

by Elijah Porter