US govt shutdown, round two: How Donald Trump’s last standoff unfolded — and what could happen now
President Trump's government shutdown has plunged the US into crisis, with mass furloughs and imminent layoffs as he aims to reshape federal power and punish Democrats. This standoff, echoing 2018-19 but potentially more severe, sees Democrats demanding healthcare subsidies while Republicans prioritize reopening government, risking prolonged disruption and political backlash.
President Trump's government shutdown has plunged the US into crisis, with mass furloughs and imminent layoffs as he aims to reshape federal power and punish Democrats. This standoff, echoing 2018-19 but potentially more severe, sees Democrats demanding healthcare subsidies while Republicans prioritize reopening government, risking prolonged disruption and political backlash.
