Extremist Republicans are holding the government hostage to force cuts to healthcare and vital services. The Democrats support a clean funding bill to keep America running. Shutting down services that millions rely on isn't leadership — it’s sabotage. Senate Democrats are fighting to protect working families, not caving to political brinkmanship.
Democrats' reckless spending and refusal to compromise forced this shutdown. The GOP demands responsible budgeting, not bloated programs that burden taxpayers. Until Democrats stop pushing partisan agendas in must-pass bills, the Republicans will hold the line. This is about restoring fiscal sanity and protecting the future of the American economy.
There's an 85% chance that there will be a U.S. government shutdown before the 2028 presidential election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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