Group 1 - A recent poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that a majority of Americans view the government shutdown as a significant issue, with both parties being held responsible [1][2] - Approximately 60% of respondents attribute "great" or "considerable" responsibility for the shutdown to President Trump and Congressional Republicans, while nearly half believe Trump bears the most responsibility [1] - 54% of respondents also blame Democrats for the shutdown, and over three-quarters believe both parties share at least some responsibility [1] Group 2 - The government shutdown began on October 1 due to a failure to pass a new temporary funding bill before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, primarily due to disagreements over healthcare-related spending [2] - As of October 14, the Senate has voted on the temporary funding bill eight times without success, leading the shutdown into its third week [2] Group 3 - Public trust in Congress remains low, with only about 4% of Americans expressing "great" confidence in its operations, while 43% have "some" confidence, and nearly half express "almost no" confidence [1]

Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its 11th day, with military pay day approaching on October 15, and Republican leaders are refusing to intervene to resolve the military pay issue to force concessions from the Democrats [1][2] - President Trump has ordered the Secretary of Defense to use "all available funds" to ensure military personnel are paid, criticizing Democrats for using national security as leverage [1][5] - The Republican leadership is under pressure as failing to pay military personnel would mark a historic first during a government shutdown [2][3] Group 1 - The Republican leaders are using military pay as leverage against Democrats, knowing it also puts pressure on their own party [2] - The Senate has failed to pass a temporary funding bill due to disagreements over healthcare-related spending, leading to the government shutdown [2] - The Republican party currently holds a slim majority in Congress but needs Democratic support to pass any funding legislation [2][3] Group 2 - Approximately 600,000 federal employees are on unpaid leave due to the shutdown, with some required to work without pay [5] - The Trump administration has begun layoffs in several federal agencies, affecting over 4,000 employees [5] - Funding for military pay is expected to come from the Department of Defense's research and development budget, with about $8 billion identified for this purpose [6]

Core Points - The U.S. federal government shutdown has entered its tenth day, leading to significant layoffs of federal employees, with over 4,000 expected to lose their jobs as announced by the White House [1][3][4] - More than 200,000 federal employees have left their positions since the Trump administration took office, with a considerable number being forced departures [2][3] - The layoffs are primarily affecting departments that are perceived to lean Democratic, including the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services [3][4][5] Group 1 - The White House has begun large-scale layoffs of federal employees, with over 4,000 set to be dismissed [1][3] - The layoffs are concentrated in departments such as the Treasury, Health and Human Services, Education, and others, with the Education Department seeing the most significant cuts [3][5] - The layoffs are described as a deliberate act to create chaos, with accusations from Democratic leaders that the Trump administration is using the shutdown as a pretext for these actions [4][5][6] Group 2 - The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that the layoffs are illegal and harmful to essential services [5][6] - Some Republican senators have expressed disapproval of the administration's actions, stating that the layoffs are unnecessary and punitive towards federal employees [6] - The government shutdown has resulted in approximately 750,000 federal employees being furloughed, with potential delays in military pay and disruptions to public services [6]

新华财经北京10月11日电（记者王宏彬、熊茂伶、杨伶） 美国联邦政府"关门"10日进入第十天，白 宫"大手一挥"，宣布开始大规模解雇联邦雇员。据美媒报道，超过4000名联邦雇员将丢掉工作。美国总 统特朗普称，裁员将集中在"趋向民主党的领域"，会波及"很多人"。 统计：20万联邦雇员已离职 非营利机构公共服务合作组织统计显示，特朗普政府执政9个月来，已有超过20万联邦雇员离开工作岗 位，除主动辞职和正常退休的人外，相当一部分属于被迫离职。 一些共和党人也表示"看不下去了"。国会参议院拨款委员会主席苏珊·柯林斯说："联邦雇员因为完全没 有必要的政府'关门'而停薪休假，白宫管理和预算办公室主任沃特却企图永久解雇他们，我对此强烈反 对。" 来自阿拉斯加州的共和党籍参议员莉萨·穆尔科斯基说，这是"这届政府对联邦雇员采取惩罚行动的又一 例证"。据媒体报道，先前有不少被炒掉的联邦雇员起诉特朗普政府采取"报复"行动，在没有正当理由 的情况下解雇他们。 特朗普10日晚在白宫椭圆形办公室接受媒体采访时说，因为政府"关门"，会有很多联邦雇员丢掉工 作，"我们会在今后几天宣布人数，会有很多人"。他称，裁员将集中在"趋向民主党的领域" ...

Group 1 - The latest public opinion survey indicates that American citizens believe both the Republican and Democratic parties share responsibility for the ongoing federal government shutdown, with 67% and 63% of respondents respectively attributing blame to each party [1][2] - Approximately 63% of respondents also believe that President Trump should be held at least partially accountable for the shutdown [1][2] Group 2 - The U.S. Senate failed to pass a new temporary funding bill before the end of the previous fiscal year on September 30, leading to the government shutdown that began on October 1, marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years [2] - As of now, around 750,000 federal employees are on unpaid leave due to the shutdown, and military personnel may not receive their salaries on the scheduled payday of October 15 [2] - Approximately 49% of respondents express concern that their social security and student aid benefits may be delayed due to the shutdown [2]

Core Viewpoint - The latest public opinion poll indicates that the American public holds both the Republican and Democratic parties responsible for the ongoing federal government shutdown, with significant blame also directed at President Trump [1][2]. Group 1: Poll Results - A poll conducted from October 3 to 7 by Reuters and Ipsos surveyed 1,154 adults nationwide, revealing that 67% of respondents blame the Republican Party and 63% blame the Democratic Party for the shutdown [1]. - Approximately 63% of respondents believe President Trump should bear "at least some degree of blame" for the situation [1]. Group 2: Government Shutdown Details - The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, after Congress failed to pass a temporary funding bill before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, primarily due to disagreements over healthcare and welfare spending [1]. - As of October 9, the Senate rejected a temporary funding bill proposed by Republicans, indicating that the shutdown may extend into its third week, affecting around 750,000 federal employees who are on unpaid leave [1]. Group 3: Public Concerns - About 49% of respondents expressed concern that their social security and student aid benefits may be delayed due to the shutdown [2].

Core Points - The U.S. federal government has been forced to shut down for the first time since 2018 due to a failure to pass a short-term funding bill in the Senate, marking the 14th government shutdown since 1981 [1][4] - The Senate vote resulted in 55 in favor and 45 against, falling short of the required 60 votes for passage, with notable bipartisan voting patterns [1][3] - The shutdown is expected to last for an extended period, with some Republican senators suggesting it could exceed a week due to significant partisan divides [5][6] Legislative Context - The recent shutdown was triggered after President Trump met with Democratic leaders but failed to reach a consensus, highlighting ongoing divisions between the two parties [3][4] - The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has instructed federal agencies to implement shutdown plans, which include furloughing thousands of federal employees [3][5] - Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that negotiations would not proceed until Democrats agree to reopen the government, emphasizing the stalemate [5][6] Political Dynamics - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats would hold their ground until Republicans address issues related to rising healthcare costs due to expiring subsidies [5][6] - Republican Senator John Kennedy criticized Democratic demands as unrealistic, further complicating the path to a resolution [6]

Core Points - The incident involving Senator Alex Padilla being forcibly removed from a press conference has sparked a heated debate between the Democratic and Republican parties [1][7][8] - The press conference, led by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, focused on immigration enforcement actions in California, particularly in response to protests related to illegal immigration [4][6] - Padilla's attempt to question Nielsen about the government's "increasingly extreme" immigration actions was met with force, leading to his being handcuffed despite identifying himself as a senator [6][8] Group 1 - The press conference lasted approximately six minutes, during which Nielsen discussed the deployment of National Guard and Marine Corps personnel to address protests in Los Angeles [4] - Padilla entered the conference stating his identity and intention to ask a question, but was ignored by Nielsen, leading to his removal by law enforcement [4][6] - Following the incident, Padilla expressed concern over the treatment of a senator and implied that such actions could reflect how the government treats ordinary citizens [6][7] Group 2 - California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders condemned the actions taken against Padilla, highlighting the severity of the situation [7] - The Department of Homeland Security defended the actions of law enforcement, claiming Padilla did not identify himself properly and was perceived as a threat [8] - The incident reflects broader partisan divisions regarding immigration policy and the use of military force in domestic protests, with a recent poll indicating a split in public opinion on these issues [9]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict in Los Angeles regarding illegal immigration enforcement is escalating, with significant protests against federal actions, highlighting deep societal divisions in the U.S. [2][3][8] Group 1: Conflict Escalation - Federal agencies, including ICE, have intensified raids on illegal immigrants, leading to public unrest and confrontations with local communities [3][4] - On June 6, federal agents conducted raids in at least seven locations in Los Angeles, resulting in 44 arrests, which sparked protests from local residents [3][4] - The deployment of 300 National Guard personnel by the military to Los Angeles aimed to control the protests, but the number of demonstrators grew from dozens to over 200 [3][4] Group 2: Political Responses - California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have called for peaceful protests, while President Trump criticized them for their inability to manage the situation [4][5] - Trump signed a memorandum to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles without a request from the state governor, marking a significant shift in federal-state relations [4][5] - Legal experts noted that this is the first time since 1965 that a president has mobilized state National Guard without a governor's request [4] Group 3: Historical Context - The conflict in Los Angeles is seen as a culmination of ongoing tensions between California, a Democratic stronghold, and the federal government under Trump, which has historically opposed immigration [5][6] - California's long-standing tradition of supporting immigration contrasts sharply with the Trump administration's policies, leading to increased friction on various issues [5][6] Group 4: Societal Implications - The protests reflect a broader societal divide in the U.S., particularly regarding immigration policies, with significant implications for social cohesion [7][8] - The presence of Mexican flags among protesters indicates a strong cultural and political response to federal actions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive immigration reform [7][8] - Experts argue that Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement strategies are unlikely to change immigration trends and may exacerbate societal divisions [8]