US government lurches toward shutdown, Trump threatens fresh cuts
Summary
The US government is on the brink of shutdown after a Senate vote failed to extend funding, with President Trump threatening further federal workforce cuts as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over budget and healthcare subsidies.
Key Points
- The US Senate failed to pass a funding extension, leading to a government shutdown starting Wednesday.
- President Donald Trump threatened to lay off more federal employees, primarily targeting Democrats.
- Democrats demand permanent Affordable Care Act subsidies tied to any spending bill, which Republicans oppose.
- Government agencies plan to halt nonessential operations, affecting services like air travel and unemployment reports.
