The ongoing US government shutdown has entered its second week with no resolution in sight, and a series of looming deadlines could intensify the pressure on Congress to act. According to Axios, key dates over the coming weeks will determine when federal workers, military service members, and public programs start to feel the most painful impacts of the funding lapse.

Senate recess (October 13) and House return (October 14)

Congressional schedules may be upended. The Senate’s planned recess week beginning October 13 is likely to be scrapped, while the House reconvenes on October 14 after a short break. Speaker Mike Johnson has kept members out of Washington to align with Republican strategy of pressuring Democrats.

Military paychecks (October 15)

For the first time since the shutdown b

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