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Trump's Fund Freeze Sparks Shutdown Concerns Among Republicans

10/5/2025

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President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze funds for Democratic-led states raises concerns among centrist Republicans that the shutdown could worsen.
Senator Thom Tillis warns that creating a "bad faith environment" could hinder bipartisan efforts to resolve the shutdown.
The shutdown is now in its fourth day, the fifth-longest in US history, with $28 billion in infrastructure funds frozen.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze funds for Democratic-led states raises concerns among centrist Republicans that the shutdown could worsen.
Senator Thom Tillis warns that creating a "bad faith environment" could hinder bipartisan efforts to resolve the shutdown.
The shutdown is now in its fourth day, the fifth-longest in US history, with $28 billion in infrastructure funds frozen.