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Federal Shutdown Hits Flights, Aid; Blame Shared

10/23/2025

Center

Trump's Shutdown Standoff

In its third week, the federal shutdown has delayed flights and food aid and left 800,000 federal workers unpaid.
Polls show that both Democrats and Republicans are blamed for the standoff.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is using the shutdown to cut funding for Democratic programs.
Democrats insist on protecting health care subsidies.

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Clark's Shutdown Admission

The House Minority Whip Katherine Clark admitted the ongoing federal shutdown is a tactic to gain leverage, causing suffering for American families.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, condemned her remarks and accused Democrats of using the shutdown as a bargaining chip.
GOP leaders asserted that Democrats are exploiting the situation for political gain.
The dispute complicates negotiations to resolve the budget impasse and reopen the government.

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Trump's Shutdown Standoff

In its third week, the federal shutdown has delayed flights and food aid and left 800,000 federal workers unpaid.
Polls show that both Democrats and Republicans are blamed for the standoff.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is using the shutdown to cut funding for Democratic programs.
Democrats insist on protecting health care subsidies.

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