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Congress Standoff Threatens Funding, Sparks Shutdown Fears

2/25/2025

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As the clock ticks down to the March 14 funding deadline, U.S. Congress finds itself in a standoff. Democrats push back against President Trump's and Elon Musk's proposed spending cuts, fearing the impact on vital programs. Meanwhile, Republicans grapple with their own divisions, making the path to a government shutdown increasingly perilous.

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As the clock ticks down to the March 14 funding deadline, U.S. Congress finds itself in a standoff. Democrats push back against President Trump's and Elon Musk's proposed spending cuts, fearing the impact on vital programs. Meanwhile, Republicans grapple with their own divisions, making the path to a government shutdown increasingly perilous.