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Shutdown Halts Aid, Trump Pushes for Quick Resolution

10/5/2025

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Leavitt Addresses Shutdown

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said shutdown halted nutrition assistance, left military families seeking aid, and federal staff are working without pay.
Leavitt said President Trump supports ending the shutdown and criticized Democrats for not passing a clean continuing resolution.
The administration is engaging with moderate Democrats to find a solution, and health care discussions should wait until reopening.

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Leavitt Defends Claims

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced scrutiny over Democrats’ health-care claims for undocumented immigrants, which she denied.
She argued undocumented immigrants burden hospitals, citing California and Colorado; the claims were challenged.
The Trump administration says the shutdown stems from Democrats’ health-care demands.
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires emergency care for all, regardless of immigration status.

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Leavitt Addresses Shutdown

Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, said shutdown halted nutrition assistance, left military families seeking aid, and federal staff are working without pay.
Leavitt said President Trump supports ending the shutdown and criticized Democrats for not passing a clean continuing resolution.
The administration is engaging with moderate Democrats to find a solution, and health care discussions should wait until reopening.

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