House Republicans leaders officially canceled votes for next Monday, Oct. 20 as the shutdown continues. Speaker Mike Johnson plans to keep the House on an indefinite 48-hour notice return, meaning the House will be out again all next week unless there is Senate action to resolve the government shutdown.

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Democrats appear to oppose the idea, while Republicans suggest a long-term stopgap bill is possible if government does not reopen soon.

Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is reopened.

President Trump on Monday is meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House as the government shutdown stretches into Week 4. The duo signed a rare earth minerals agreement as the U.

The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday.

Senate Republicans worry that Senate Democrats are creating a new blueprint for future funding fights but aren't ready to negotiate with on demands until after the government reopens.