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Government Shutdown Looms as Spending Bill Stalemate Persists
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- A government shutdown could occur if President Donald J. Trump’s Republicans and Democrats fail to approve a spending bill by Tuesday.
- Republicans control Congress but lack 60 Senate votes to pass a bill.
- Democrats oppose Republican proposals that could raise healthcare costs and seek extensions for tax credits and Medicaid reversals.
- Stopgap bill passed in the House awaits Senate approval.
