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Democrats Stand Firm as Shutdown Talks Intensify

10/11/2025

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Democrats refuse to concede on government shutdown demands, according to a senior aide.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Democrats’ focus on taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants and $1.5 trillion in spending is separate from the shutdown.
President Donald Trump accused Chuck Schumer of misrepresenting the situation and said Democrats face internal rebellion as conditions worsen for them.

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Democrats refuse to concede on government shutdown demands, according to a senior aide.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Democrats’ focus on taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants and $1.5 trillion in spending is separate from the shutdown.
President Donald Trump accused Chuck Schumer of misrepresenting the situation and said Democrats face internal rebellion as conditions worsen for them.