The ongoing government shutdown has entered its fourth week with the Senate failing to pass various bills aimed at providing pay to federal workers, including essential personnel and military staff. A key GOP senator proposed a plan to pay essential and furloughed workers, but it was ultimately rejected, alongside multiple bills from both parties aimed at alleviating the financial strain on federal employees. As SNAP benefits face a potential lapse, tensions between Democrats and Republicans escalate, with accusations of partisanship and finger-pointing dominating discussions. Efforts to find a bipartisan solution have stalled, leaving many workers unsure about their next paycheck.