President Donald Trump could "start taking sharp measures" if the Senate does not pass the funding bill, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said.

The government shutdown continues into Monday afternoon after the Senate failed to approve one of two proposed temporary funding measures on Friday afternoon.

Democratic and Republican proposals fail to cross 60-vote threshold as impasse persists and Trump plots more cuts

Two separate funding proposals failed on Friday as mass lay-offs and sweeping cuts loom over the government.

Democrats stand firm on healthcare benefits as government shutdown continues, while Trump threatens layoffs and budget cuts.

The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap bill to fund the federal government for the next six weeks, leading the country into a seventh day of shutdown.

President Donald Trump could "start taking sharp measures" if the Senate does not pass the funding bill, White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said.

Competing bills fail to pass 60-vote threshold, while Trump hints at possible deal with Democrats over health subsidies

This was the fifth time that Republicans and Democrats brought their funding measures up for a vote.

There's no end in sight for the sweeping government shutdown after lawmakers again rejected spending deals on Wednesday.

U.S. lawmakers again failed to pass a series of funding bills needed to reopen the federal government as both sides point fingers at one another over blame.

Proposals from both sides fail to receive enough support as no senators change their votes from recent days

The federal government shutdown entered Day Nine on Thursday after Republican and Democratic bills to reopen the government failed again.

The Senate failed to pass a funding bill again Thursday, continuing the government shutdown. The chamber voted on bills backed by Democrats and Republicans.