The U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Congress scrambles to pass a spending bill.
President Donald Trump's administration is pushing for significant changes in federal policies while also dealing with economic concerns, including fears of a recession. Market volatility has increased following Trump's comments on tariffs and economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, a judge has blocked the administration from freezing foreign aid, adding to the political tensions.
Lawmakers are under pressure to reach a resolution before funding expires.
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Once again, Republicans are playing political games with people's livelihoods while pushing their reckless agenda—this is exactly why we need real leadership that prioritizes working families over partisan chaos.
Honestly, a government shutdown just means a brief pause in reckless spending—maybe not the worst thing.
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Markets tumble after Trump's response to recession question; Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline
Updates and the latest news as President Donald Trump signs executive orders and Congress works to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
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Trump 2nd term live updates: RFK Jr. wants FDA to rethink US food supply guidelines
A potential government shutdown looms on the horizon, as President Donald Trump's administration continues its efforts to recast the federal government. Meanwhile, Trump is declining to rule out a recession in 2025 as he defends his tariff policy after market turmoil last week from his back-and-forth on levies toward Canada and Mexico.
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