The US government hurtled toward a Wednesday shutdown as Democrats had the votes to block a Republican stopgap funding package that didn’t address their demands https://t.co/5IAJprzKPj ...

Government Shutdown Concerns - A potential government shutdown is looming, with concerns raised about its impact on federal workers and access to healthcare [1][3] - The Virginia district, with a high concentration of federal workers, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of a shutdown [2] - The administration's policies, including potential firings and cuts to critical services, are exacerbating the situation [3][4] Political Stance and Negotiations - Democrats are urged to stand up to the administration, but face challenges due to Republican control of the House, Senate, and White House [5] - The debate is not just about messaging but about the real-life consequences for millions of Americans who rely on government programs [6] - There is a lack of Republican negotiation efforts to avert a shutdown [10] - A poll indicates that 65% of voters, including 43% of Democrats, do not want the government to shut down even if their demands are not met [11] Impact on Federal Workers and Healthcare - Tens of thousands of federal workers have already lost their jobs due to the administration's policies [8] - The shutdown could lead to more firings and layoffs, affecting critical needs of the American people [4] - Access to healthcare is at risk, with rural healthcare centers closing down across the country [6] Democratic Unity and Strategy - Democrats are reportedly more unified in their opposition to the proposed budget compared to a similar situation in March [16][17] - The core issues remain the same: cuts to federal worker jobs and healthcare [18]

With the Oct. 1 deadline looming, Congress faces another standoff over government funding. Here's what to know https://t.co/a5qDBpSKIg ...

路透：特朗普与民主党对手在白宫举行旨在避免政府停摆的一场会议中，似乎并未取得进展进展。最快周三可能就会出现政府一系列服务中断。会后双方均表示，若国会未能在周二午夜（北京时间周三12:00）的最后期限之后延长政府拨款，对方将承担过错。副总统万斯表示："我认为我们正走向停摆。"外汇交易员 (@myfxtrader):美国劳工统计局发布政府停摆应急计划，将在政府停摆期间暂停所有运营，不发布经济数据。 ...

With Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over funding the federal government, a partial shutdown looks more likely than not. Here's how a shutdown could affect the economy. https://t.co/DrkRcw58xx ...

Government Funding & Fiscal Policy - The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the White House's authority to withhold $40 billion in foreign aid that was previously approved by Congress [2] - This ruling raises concerns about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding federal spending [3][4] - The ruling specifically addresses foreign aid, but it creates uncertainty about future funding bills and potential White House actions to withhold other funds [4][5] - Congress is currently working on funding levels for fiscal year 2026, and the ruling adds complexity to the process [4] Political & Economic Implications - The debate over government funding and potential shutdowns is directly impacted by this Supreme Court decision [1] - The White House initially sought Congressional approval to withhold funding but later decided to proceed without it [2] - The Supreme Court's decision emphasizes the executive branch's role in conducting foreign affairs, potentially outweighing harm to plaintiffs [4]

President Trump's budget chief has upped the stakes in the standoff with Democrats over a stopgap government funding bill https://t.co/P5heDZI6jG ...

The clock is ticking down to an Oct. 1 deadline when federal agencies will run out of money because Congress hasn’t passed funding for the next fiscal year. Here is what to expect. https://t.co/PqPxdpFjzr ...

We are back with shutdown watch. It is now just 5 days until the federal government runs out of money. And now the White House is threatening mass firings in the federal government on top of furloss should a shutdown occur.So far, Democrats have refused to agree to a deal if it doesn't extend subsidies to help people buy insurance. But now with President Trump's team upping the ante, could it force their hands. Joining us now is MSNBC congressional reporter Michael Schnell.So, Michael, how are Democrats res ...

Westin: This is a story about trees not growing to the sky, even if those trees are holding up an important part of the U.S. economy. President Trump has made no secret of his quest to cut funding to some of the nation's most prestigious universities. - We want money to go to all universities, not Harvard.There have $52 billion. - Harvard's voice is loud and clear. Westin: To date, much of the discussion has centered on the politics of it all, whether higher education has gotten too "woke" and whether it's ...