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As 2 spending bills fail in Senate, chances to avoid a government shutdown fade

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and other members of Senate GOP leadership spoke with reporters in the Capitol on Tuesday afternoon. (Getty Images North America)
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and other members of Senate GOP leadership spoke with reporters in the Capitol on Tuesday afternoon. (Getty Images North America)

This article was originally published on September 30, 2025.

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