US EditionU.S. Government Shutdown Nears Record Length as Trump Refuses to Negotiate Until Reopening
- President Donald Trump hosted an opulent Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Friday, October 31, featuring flapper dancers and Roaring-20s attire.
- The government shutdown began on Oct. 1 after the U.S. Senate failed to approve a Republican funding bill, while Democrats demanded extending healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act through Dec. 31.
- Courts ordered the USDA to use $5.25 billion in contingency funds, and Diane Yentel said, `For now, these families can continue putting food on their tables, and thousands of nonprofit food banks, pantries and other organizations across the country can avoid the impossible burden that would have resulted if SNAP benefits had been halted.`
- Anna Kelly, White House spokesperson, defended the administration, saying `President Trump has consistently called on them to do the right thing and reopen the government, which they could do at any time`, while Democrats sharply criticized the timing.
- SNAP supports nearly 42 million Americans, and Judge Indira Talwani ordered the government to decide by Monday whether to release emergency funds, with a report due by noon on Nov. 3.
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President Trump Expertly Shuts Down CBS Reporter on Government Shutdown — “Democrat’s Fault!” * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
President Trump absolutely schooled CBS News on the government shutdown tonight. As soon as reporter Norah O’Donnell started talking about the “longest government shutdown” in history, President Trump immediately cut her off, “Democrat’s fault!” When pressed on how to end the government shutdown, President Trump spelled out the truth for her. He explained how Republicans are unanimously voting to re-open the government, while Democrats keep voti…
Shutdown could be longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by democrats
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats who are demanding negotiations to extend …
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Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats (World)
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire and there are few real talks between the parties over how to ...
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