Congress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

The US government remains in a partial shutdown as Congress struggles to reach an agreement. The Senate will convene on Monday to attempt passing a bill to reopen the government, but the prospects of success appear bleak. The key sticking point is President Trump's demand for $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall, which Democrats have refused to approve. Neither side has shown signs of compromising, leading to the impasse. The shutdown has left hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay, and has disrupted various government services. Both parties have accused the other of intransigence and putting political interests ahead of the needs of the public. With no clear resolution in sight, the shutdown is poised to stretch into its third week, further heightening the stakes and frustration among lawmakers and the American people.