US government shutdown reaches 21 days as political blame game intensifies
The United States federal government shutdown has entered its 21st day, becoming the longest in the nation's modern history. A funding resolution remains elusive after the Senate again failed to advance a House-passed measure. President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are blaming Senate Democrats for the impasse, while Democrats accuse Republicans of avoiding critical negotiations on issues like health care, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
The political stalemate over federal funding in the United States has forced the government shutdown into a record 21st day, with no immediate solution in sight. The Senate was unable to advance a stopgap funding bill, prolonging a crisis that has furloughed workers and disrupted services across the nation.
Political Stalemate Deepens
President Donald Trump, meeting with Senate Republicans at the White House, called on Democrats to end the deadlock. "We've got to get our government open, and the Democrats are trying to keep it closed," he stated. Trump emphasized the bipartisan support for a continuing resolution passed by the House, urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to approve what he termed a "clean" bill. He highlighted the consequences, stating, "Over 1 million federal workers right now are going unpaid. That's the Democrats' fault."
Democrats Accuse GOP of Bad Faith
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a starkly different perspective, labeling the situation "Donald Trump's government shutdown." He criticized Republicans for attending a "rose garden pep rally" instead of engaging in substantive negotiations. Schumer argued that the shutdown is a Republican tactic to avoid discussing pressing public concerns, asserting, "They want to shut the government down to avoid discussing the health care issue."
Mounting Consequences and Reciprocal Blame
The fallout from the extended shutdown continues to grow, affecting air travel and placing significant financial strain on unpaid federal employees. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed hope that Democrats would soon agree to reopen the government. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson placed the blame squarely on Democrats, accusing them of "dangerous political games." In contrast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats are ready to negotiate "any time, any place," and placed the onus on the Republican-controlled government to find a path forward.
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