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Democrats Dig In On Shutdown Fight: ‘Every Day Gets Better For Us’

Polls show public largely blames Trump for the shutdown while Democrats gain political leverage amid ongoing disputes over funding and government operations.

  • On Oct 1, the United States government shut down after Congress failed to approve new spending, forcing many services to halt and damaging President Donald Trump's reputation.
  • Republican-Controlled Congress has effectively ceded power to President Donald Trump, permitting fund impoundment, while critics say this reflects 'autocratic legalism' and Democrats demand health-insurance subsidies.
  • Air traffic controllers have begun calling in sick, causing delays at Newark, Denver, Hollywood Burbank and Nashville, while Essential Air Service funding may run out this week.
  • Poll respondents assigned blame to both parties, with 63% citing Democrats and 63% blaming President Donald Trump, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson faces rank-and-file pressure as his rejection of stopgap legislation means military servicemembers won’t be paid next week, and Republicans have scaled back strategies fearing backlash.
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Jamaica Gleaner broke the news in Jamaica on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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