As the government shutdown drags into its fourth week, lawmakers in Congress are facing increasing pressure to find a resolution. The Senate has failed to advance a GOP funding bill for the thirteenth time, leading to frustrations among federal workers who are missing paychecks and experiencing disruptions to services such as SNAP benefits. Despite calls from various factions, including unions and some members of Congress, Democratic leaders continue to block the bill, driven by concerns over their political base. The ongoing stalemate raises fears of escalating crises as critical programs are set to go unfunded, with analysts suggesting the shutdown could become the longest in U.S. history.