US govt shuts down: Donald Trump vs Democrats - who will blink first?
The US government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, marking the first closure since 2019. Democrats demand extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans insist on a clean bill. This standoff threatens 750,000 federal workers and could significantly impact the economy and health care costs, with both parties digging in for a prolonged fight.
The US government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, marking the first closure since 2019. Democrats demand extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans insist on a clean bill. This standoff threatens 750,000 federal workers and could significantly impact the economy and health care costs, with both parties digging in for a prolonged fight.
