Trump Warns of "Mass Firings" as US Govt Shutdown Drags On | Vantage on Firstpost

The U.S. government is officially in shutdown mode, and Washington is playing its usual political game of chicken. Republicans push for a short-term funding fix, while Democrats demand protections for healthcare and Medicaid. Meanwhile, former President Trump calls the shutdown a “historic opportunity” to cut Democratic-favoured projects, and federal funding is already being withheld in key cities. House Democrats are ready to negotiate, but both sides remain entrenched. With the Senate threatening more delays, this shutdown could drag on. Where does this end?

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