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Bipartisan Government Funding Plan Collapses After Trump Intervenes Days Before Shutdown


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"Republicans need to stop playing politics," said the White House Press Secretary ... Trump is looking for Johnson to pass a debt ceiling extension some 48 hours before a partial government shutdown. Meanwhile, the bipartisan package that Trump ...

The article from Time magazine discusses former President Donald Trump's influence on the current government funding negotiations in Congress, which could potentially lead to a government shutdown. Trump has urged Republicans to resist a bipartisan spending deal, pushing instead for significant spending cuts and the inclusion of conservative policy priorities like border security measures. His stance has complicated efforts to pass a stopgap funding bill, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy facing challenges in unifying his party. The Senate, on the other hand, is moving towards a bipartisan continuing resolution to extend funding temporarily. This discord has heightened the risk of a shutdown, with Trump's hardline position potentially forcing McCarthy to choose between party unity and government functionality. The article also notes that while a shutdown might not immediately impact the economy significantly, it could lead to disruptions in government services and affect federal workers.

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