US Government Shutdown: Day 8 Sees Senate Deadlock Deepen, Arizona Swearing-In Sparks Epstein Controversy
US Government Shutdown: Day 8 Sees Senate Deadlock Deepen, Arizona Swearing-In Sparks Epstein Controversy The U.S. government shutdown entered its eighth day today, October 9, 2025, as a deeply entrenched political stalemate continues in Washington. The Senate once again failed to advance funding bills on Wednesday, marking the sixth time efforts to reopen the government have been thwarted amidst a bitter partisan blame game. Neither the House-passed Republican measure (54-45) nor the Democratic proposal (47-52) secured the 60 votes needed…