• House Republicans have canceled all scheduled votes for next week as the government shutdown enters its second week
  • The Trump administration has paused $18 billion in federal funding for New York City infrastructure projects
  • Senate Democrats continue to block the Republican-proposed continuing resolution that would maintain current spending levels

The government shutdown deepened on Friday as House Republican leadership informed members that all votes scheduled for next week have been canceled, signaling no immediate resolution to the funding impasse that has paralyzed Washington.

According to people familiar with the matter, the decision to cancel next week's voting schedule reflects the ongoing stalemate between Senate Democrats and House Republicans over a continuing resolution to fund government operations. The move suggests Republican leadership sees little chance of a breakthrough in the coming days.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has escalated the financial pressure by pausing or canceling billions in federal funding, including approximately $18 billion earmarked for major New York City infrastructure projects. Administration officials described the move as part of an effort to end funding for projects they deem unconstitutional or based on "DEI principles."

"We're taking a hard look at every dollar being spent while Democrats refuse to do their jobs and keep the government open," said one administration official who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.

The funding pause affects critical infrastructure work across New York City and comes as federal agencies begin implementing contingency plans for what could become a prolonged shutdown. Essential services continue operating, but thousands of federal employees have been furloughed.

Senate Democrats have refused to support the Republican-proposed continuing resolution, which would maintain current funding levels through November 21, 2025. Democratic leadership has demanded policy concessions that Republicans have so far been unwilling to provide.

Multiple attempts to reach spokespeople for both House Republican leadership and Senate Democratic leadership for comment were unsuccessful Friday afternoon.

The cancellation of next week's votes represents a significant escalation in the political standoff and suggests both parties are digging in for what could become one of the longer government shutdowns in recent history. Markets have shown increased volatility as the shutdown threatens to dampen economic activity and disrupt government contracting.

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the duration of the proposed continuing resolution. It would fund the government through November 21, 2025, not 2024.