What is US government shutdown? All you need to know
Friday, 14 March 2025 () The US government faces a potential shutdown if the Senate does not pass the continuing resolution for funding by Friday night. Senate Democrats oppose the bill, fearing it grants President Trump excessive control over spending. A shutdown could furlough federal employees and leave contractors unpaid, though mandatory programs like Social Security would continue.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed that Democrats will block the Republican-crafted funding bill, raising the risk of a U.S. government shutdown by Friday night. With Republicans needing 60 votes to pass the measure, the battle over government funding intensifies. Some Democrats fear a...
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Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went off on members of her own party Thursday amid a looming government shutdown, saying, "American people,... Upworthy
Many Democrats had agitated for the party to hang together and block the measure in defiance of President Trump, but the leader said doing so would prompt a... NYTimes.com Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Senate Democrats appear poised to vote for a spending bill they hate to avoid a worse fate: Allowing a government shutdown that could enable President Donald... Upworthy
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