US Government Shuts Down Amidst Healthcare Funding Stalemate
US Government Shuts Down Amidst Healthcare Funding Stalemate The United States government officially shut down on Wednesday after congressional Democrats refused to endorse a Republican funding plan without securing significant concessions on healthcare. This marks the first federal closure since a 35-day shutdown that began in December 2018 during former President Trump’s first term. With Republicans holding majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, their rejection of Democratic demands led to a frantic legislative effort that ultimately…