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Government Shutdown: 750,000 Workers Affected, Bipartisan Talks Emerge

10/8/2025

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Trump Reverses Back-Pay

The government shutdown continues as the House is closed and no budget agreement is reached.
Trump reverses the back-pay guarantee for furloughed workers, affecting 750,000 employees.
Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, accuse Republicans of neglecting health care and rising costs for millions.
Bipartisan talks surface as Collins, Greene, Hawley press to address health costs; Trump wants reopening first.

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Trump Cuts Grants

The Trump administration cut over 300 energy project grants after a government shutdown, targeting Democratic districts.
The Energy Department canceled grants valued at $1–$10 million, totaling over $7.5 billion in savings.
Rep. Tom McClintock supported the cuts, blaming Democrats rather than the administration.
Rep. Kevin Kiley criticized the funding decisions and urged GOP leadership to reconvene Congress.

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Trump Reverses Back-Pay

The government shutdown continues as the House is closed and no budget agreement is reached.
Trump reverses the back-pay guarantee for furloughed workers, affecting 750,000 employees.
Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, accuse Republicans of neglecting health care and rising costs for millions.
Bipartisan talks surface as Collins, Greene, Hawley press to address health costs; Trump wants reopening first.

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