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US Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Congress clash over spending ahead of March 14 deadline

US Congress remains deadlocked over a government funding deal with the March 14 deadline approaching. While some lawmakers push for a stopgap measure to extend funding through September, concerns remain over military spending and program shortfalls.

The U.S. government is facing a potential shutdown as the deadline for a spending agreement approaches on March 14, 2023. The conflict centers around former President Donald Trump's influence on Republican lawmakers, urging them to oppose a bipartisan spending deal. This discord stems from Trump's call for a "no compromise" stance, pushing for significant spending cuts and border security measures, which has led to a standoff with Democrats who are advocating for a more balanced approach to government funding. The situation is complicated by the need to pass 12 appropriations bills to fund government operations, with disagreements particularly intense over issues like border security, military spending, and social programs. If no agreement is reached, non-essential government functions could halt, federal workers might be furloughed, and various public services could be disrupted.

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/us-government-shutdown-looms-as-donald-trump-congress-clash-over-spending-ahead-of-march-14-deadline/ar-AA1A9JLs