Washington (DC News Now) — The government shutdown is heading into its fourth week as lawmakers continue to be at odds on how to fund the government. The Senate left Thursday and won’t returns until next week, meaning the shutdown will continue. It comes after a separate Republican-backed bill to pay federal employees who continue to work during the shutdown failed. Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey (D) returns to Capitol Review. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live.