The federal government remains in a state of shutdown as it enters its third week, with no signs of resolution. Both parties continue to clash over key issues, including health care subsidies and budget constraints, leading to significant impacts across the nation. Federal workers are facing furloughs, and military pay is uncertain, while flight delays are reported as a result of the ongoing impasse. Senators have struggled to find a way forward, but competing bills have been repeatedly rejected, deepening the deadlock. As lawmakers seem entrenched in their positions, pressure is mounting to reach a compromise before deadlines impose additional hardships on Americans.