As the protracted government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are scheduled to visit the White House on Tuesday. Rather than engaging in crucial discussions to resolve the crisis, they are poised to showcase their solidarity with President Donald Trump, steadfastly resisting Democratic demands.

While Senate Democrats are unwavering in their strategy, continuing to vote against a House-passed bill to reopen the government, tensions persist. This deadlock places federal workers at risk of missing additional pay, with warnings from states about potential lapses in critical federal programs.

The unlikely prospect of a bipartisan breakthrough at the White House deepens concerns, especially with programs like WIC facing funding threats. The broader implications of this shutd

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