US govt shutdown grinds into second week, but quiet talks emerging
Published on: Oct. 8, 2025, 10:02 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Government tours are halted. The House remains closed. The Senate faces repeated failed votes. President Donald Trump threatens federal worker firings and no back pay. The shutdown enters its second week with no resolution. Both parties are entrenched in their positions. Behind the scenes, discussions are occurring. The core issue is health care funding.
