US EditionTrump floats cutting benefits during shutdown, warns Democrats are taking a risk
President Trump warns shutdown risks irreversible federal program cuts and potential workforce reductions as 750,000 employees could be furloughed daily, costing $400 million in compensation, officials say.
- The federal government has shut down at 12:01 a.m. due to failed funding negotiations between Republicans and Democrats.
- Federal employees, including essential services like air traffic controllers, may face paycheck delays, with estimates predicting that about 750,000 could be furloughed daily, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
- Democratic Representatives, including Diana DeGette, highlighted the negative impact on health care and argued that Republicans are risking America's health care by refusing to support an extension of health care subsidies.
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Partial Government Closure in the Us Limits Consular Communication, but Maintains Essential Services
The partial closure of the U.S. Federal Government, activated after the lack of agreement between Republicans and Democrats on the budget before the September 30 deadline, begins to be reflected in different areas of administration.
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Government shutdown begins as the nation faces a new period of uncertainty
Vice President JD Vance says Republicans want to resolve the health care issues that concern Democrats and led to the government shutdown but won't negotiate until it reopens. Vance said Wednesday people will suffer the longer the shutdown lasts. Vance…
Nation Faces New Period Of Uncertainty Amid Government Shutdown
Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline.
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