– An effort in the Senate to reopen the government fails as both parties dig in their heels. The Biden administration froze $2.1 billion in Chicago transit funds on Friday, depriving a Democratic city of crucial resources as a failed Senate attempt to end the shutdown unfolded. As the shutdown entered its third day, President Trump intensified his pressure on Democrats to accept a Republican proposal that would reestablish federal funding. Currently, around $1.7 trillion in federal funds are frozen, covering roughly a quarter of annual government spending. ### Impact on Federal ServicesThe shutdown, the 15th since 1981, has suspended scientific research, financial oversight, and numerous other activities.