Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the government shutdown's damage to the U.S. economy as the closure approaches record-breaking length.

Speaking to reporters, Thune laid out the next steps toward a potential end to the shutdown. The House-passed continuing resolution extends government funding at current levels until Nov. 21. Thune said that date will have to change to allow more time for work on year-long appropriations bills.

With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding has continued.

Hundreds of travel businesses, including casinos, hotels and convention bureaus, are asking Congress to end the shutdown, citing worries about the holiday travel season.

Air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck last week as the government shutdown approaches a record length.

Fox News’ senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports the latest on the stalemate from Capitol Hill. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., also joined 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss the record-setting shutdown and its  impact on Americans.

Secretary Sean Duffy's comment comes amid a growing number of flight delays at airports across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday that the U.S. might be forced to close parts of its airspace if staffing shortages amid the government shutdown continue.