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Republicans Blame Democrats as Shutdown Hits WIC Programs

10/3/2025

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The House Republicans blame Democrats for the government shutdown, accusing them of hostage-taking and misrepresenting healthcare funding for undocumented immigrants.
They warn the shutdown harms mothers relying on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Polls show Americans largely blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, with moderate concern about its effects.

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Story summary

The House Republicans blame Democrats for the government shutdown, accusing them of hostage-taking and misrepresenting healthcare funding for undocumented immigrants.
They warn the shutdown harms mothers relying on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Polls show Americans largely blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, with moderate concern about its effects.