Senate Democrats and Republicans are not budging on their demands to temporarily fund the federal government and end the shutdown as key dates approach.

Democrats and Republicans in Congress remain divided over the question of whether a bill to end the shutdown should extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits.

The federal shutdown will last at least a few more days as the Senate expects to hold no votes until Monday.

Senate Democrats and Republicans are not budging on their demands to temporarily fund the federal government and end the shutdown as key dates approach.

The government shutdown reaches 3 weeks with no end in sight, as furloughs and Obamacare health insurance premiums rise. Here are live updates.