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Shutdown Blame Game: Democrats and Republicans Point Fingers

10/4/2025

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Democrats say Republicans, who control Congress and the White House, are responsible.
Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown, arguing it harms Americans.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats rejected a clean funding bill, prioritizing a showdown over bipartisanship.
Republicans criticize the Democratic proposal as partisan and costly.
Florida Representative Mario Diaz-Balart notes the shutdown's impact on counternarcotics operations.

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Story summary

Democrats say Republicans, who control Congress and the White House, are responsible.
Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown, arguing it harms Americans.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats rejected a clean funding bill, prioritizing a showdown over bipartisanship.
Republicans criticize the Democratic proposal as partisan and costly.
Florida Representative Mario Diaz-Balart notes the shutdown's impact on counternarcotics operations.