DEVELOPING: Rifts Erupt Among Democrats as Maine Deal Collapses

Breaking News: Rifts Erupt Among Democrats as Maine Deal Collapses A deal to end the federal government shutdown has collapsed, exposing deep rifts within the Democratic Party. The bill to reopen the government, which was reliant on Democratic lawmakers in both chambers, failed to pass. Maine's congressional delegation is at the center of the controversy, with Democratic Reps. Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voting against the bill, while Independent Sen. Angus King supported it. Republican Sen. Susan Collins also voted in favor of the bill. The vote to end the shutdown sharply divided Congress along partisan lines, but the failure of the bill to pass highlights the internal divisions within the Democratic Party. The collapse of the deal has significant implications for the government shutdown, which has left thousands of federal workers without pay. The government shutdown, which began weeks ago, has had far-reaching consequences, including the closure of national parks and the disruption of critical services. The failure of the bill to pass has left lawmakers scrambling to find a new solution. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.