The U.S. government offically shutdowns early Wednesday morning after midnight. As Democrats and President Donald Trump failed to reach an agreement on federal spending. The deadlock has forced federal agencies to suspend operations, leaving thousands of government workers on unpaid furlough.
This is the first government ShutsDown since 2019. When a 35-day standoff over funding for Trump’s border wall became the longest shutdown in American history. This time, the battle is over health care. Democrats are demanding that Trump agree to extend federal health care subsidies. Also reverse Medicaid cuts that were included in his tax and domestic policy law earlier this year.
On Tuesday night, hours before the midnight deadline, the Senate rejected both parties’ temporary funding bills. Republicans’ proposal to keep the government open until November 21 failed by a 55-45 vote, falling short of the 60 votes needed. Democrats’ plan, which sought to fund the government through October while adding over $1 trillion for health care, was also rejected by Republicans in a 53-47 vote.
Soon after, White House budget director Russell T. Vought instructed agencies to prepare for an “orderly shutdown,” marking the official start of the funding lapse.
Senator John Thune, the Republican majority leader, accused Democrats of creating the crisis. He said party leaders were giving in to pressure from their progressive base, putting federal workers and ordinary Americans at risk. “The American people just have to suffer the consequences,” Thune argued.
Democrats, however, insisted the blame lies with Trump and Republicans, stressing that health care affordability is at stake. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that without action. Americans would see their insurance costs rise by hundreds of dollars each month. “If there was ever a moment for Donald Trump and Republicans to get serious about health care, it is now,” he said.
The shutdown is expected to impact a wide range of government services, from national parks to routine federal operations, while leaving many employees without pay until the deadlock ends. Both parties have signaled they are prepared for a prolonged fight, raising fears of another lengthy shutdown like the one in 2019.
For more on U.S. government shut down, visit Wikipedia. Coverage of the current crisis can be followed on CNN and BBC. U.S Government Shuts Down Amid Clash Between Trump and Democrats Over Health Care
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