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U.S. Government Shutdown: Blame Game Divides Parties

10/6/2025

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Story summary

A U.S. government shutdown has begun.
Polls show 47% blame Trump and Republicans; 30% blame Democrats.
The Washington Post poll shows 87% of Democrats blame Trump, and 67% of Republicans blame Democrats.
Democrats withhold votes on a funding bill to press Affordable Care Act (ACA) concessions.
Analysts say shutdowns to win policy cost governing parties; Trump's dynamics may help Democrats.

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Story summary

A U.S. government shutdown has begun.
Polls show 47% blame Trump and Republicans; 30% blame Democrats.
The Washington Post poll shows 87% of Democrats blame Trump, and 67% of Republicans blame Democrats.
Democrats withhold votes on a funding bill to press Affordable Care Act (ACA) concessions.
Analysts say shutdowns to win policy cost governing parties; Trump's dynamics may help Democrats.