According to a report by CCTV News cited by Golden Finance, the "shutdown" of some U.S. federal government agencies due to a budget stalemate has entered a record-breaking duration, with no significant progress in negotiations between the two parties in Congress. On November 7 local time, Senate Majority Leader and Republican John Thune stated publicly that the talks with Democrats to restart the government had "gone off the tracks," and discussions are currently at a standstill.

Thune pointed out that the Senate's plan to vote on a previously promoted bipartisan compromise bill on the 7th had been canceled. Instead, the Senate will turn to review a new bill proposed by Republican Senator Ron Johnson, the core content of which is to pay the salaries of federal employees who must continue working during the government shutdown. Although government operations have stalled, a large number of federal employees are still working without pay or with delayed pay, and this proposal aims to alleviate the financial pressure faced by these employees.

However, the prospects for this bill are not optimistic. According to two individuals who attended the Democratic caucus meeting, Democrats are expected to block the bill's progress. Analysis suggests that Democratic opposition may stem from dissatisfaction with the bill's content or concerns that the measure could diminish the urgency of restarting overall government operations. The two sides still have fundamental differences on key issues such as how to end the "shutdown" and budget allocations.

Since the government shutdown began, it has affected the normal operations of multiple federal departments, including national park management, some law enforcement, and tax services. As the shutdown continues to prolong, its potential impact on the U.S. economy and people's livelihoods is increasingly drawing attention. Many federal employees are facing financial difficulties, and public services are experiencing delays or interruptions.

Currently, neither party in Congress has shown signs of compromise, and public opinion widely worries that the shutdown may continue further. Some commentators note that against the backdrop of the approaching 2024 election cycle, political maneuvering could make budget negotiations even more complex. How to break the deadlock and restore full government operation has become a severe challenge for Washington.