Live updates: Democrats block GOP bill to end shutdown

Oct 9, 2025 - 20:00
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Live updates: Democrats block GOP bill to end shutdown
The Senate on Thursday for a seventh time failed to reopen the government as the shutdown extends into its ninth day.  With no resolution in sight, Democrats are feeling like they have the upper hand — at least for now.  Meanwhile, President Trump hosted a Cabinet meeting where he touted the newly brokered first phase…