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Trump Threatens Shutdown, Urges Democrats to Compromise
9/29/2025
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- President Trump warned of a likely government shutdown unless Democrats shift stance.
- He says the public will back him if funding expires.
- He plans to meet congressional leaders before the October 1 deadline.
- Democrats, including Senator Andy Kim, call Trump’s threats to fire workers reckless.
- They urge protecting federal workers and essential services during any shutdown.
