The U.S. government shutdown has reached its 36th day, marking the longest in history. With over 1 million federal workers affected and crucial programs at risk, both parties continue to blame each other without resolution in sight.
As the government shutdown stretches into record territory, calls for Trump’s involvement grow. Can he bridge the divide between warring parties, or is a new stopgap measure on the horizon?
The White House has issued a memo warning federal agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress cannot avert a government shutdown. Tensions rise as Trump cancels meetings with Democrats over budget negotiations.
President Trump has called off a crucial meeting with Democratic leaders to prevent a government shutdown, claiming the discussions would be unproductive due to their demands. What does this mean for the future of funding negotiations?
President Trump moves to cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid using a rare pocket rescission, prompting legal challenges and bipartisan backlash. Democrats warn this could complicate funding negotiations.