There's no end in sight for the federal government shutdown.

That's where we're starting The Seven from the Washington Post.

I'm Hannah Jewell. It's Thursday, October 2nd.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

The Senate yesterday once again rejected proposals to extend federal funding.

That means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers will remain furloughed, and some government agencies are still effectively closed.

For how long, I'm not placing any bets. Both parties are publicly

standing their ground on positions they've held for weeks. Most Senate Democrats say they won't vote

to reopen the government until Republicans agree to extend health care subsidies. Those are set

to expire at the end of this year.

Republicans say they are unwilling to negotiate on policy until the government is funded.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has begun canceling or withholding funding for projects

in Democrat-led states.

And earlier this week, he posted a fake AI-generated video of Democratic lawmakers.

It included House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffreys in a sombrero.

Jeffreys responded on Tuesday.

And Mr. President, the next time you have something to say about me,

don't cop out through a racist and fake AI video.

When I'm back in the Oval Office, say it to my face.

Say it to my face. Say it to my face.

Yesterday, Vice President J.D. Vance dismissed criticism of the video.

I'll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now, I make this solemn promise to you that if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop.

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