不是“停摆”就是在“停摆”路上，美国政治运作恶性循环

Group 1 - The U.S. federal government experienced a brief "shutdown" due to funding issues, which lasted for three days before Congress passed a funding bill to resolve the deadlock [1] - The shutdown affected multiple departments, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Department of State, Department of Labor, and Department of the Treasury, which collectively account for over three-quarters of discretionary spending [4] - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approximately $7 to $8 billion in disaster response and recovery funds to pay staff salaries, but a prolonged shutdown could increase pressure on FEMA, especially during new disaster responses [4] Group 2 - The Department of Homeland Security became a focal point of controversy due to its enforcement actions, which have intensified public opposition and political tensions [6] - A recent incident involving the shooting of two U.S. citizens by enforcement personnel further escalated tensions surrounding the Department of Homeland Security [7] - The controversy surrounding the Department of Homeland Security delayed the progress of the federal funding bill, leading to tense negotiations between both parties and the White House to avoid a government shutdown [8] Group 3 - The recurring government shutdowns reflect a deeper issue of political polarization and dysfunction within the U.S. political system, with 15 shutdowns recorded since 1980, most lasting only 1 to 3 days [9] - Notable shutdowns include a 16-day shutdown in October 2013 over disagreements on the Affordable Care Act and a 35-day shutdown in December 2018 due to funding for the U.S.-Mexico border wall [10] - The longest shutdown in history lasted 43 days in late 2025, severely impacting essential services such as food assistance, healthcare benefits, and air travel, highlighting the significant societal costs of these political impasses [12]