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Rep. Crockett Warns of Looming Government Shutdown

12/25/2025

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned a January government shutdown may occur because lawmakers failed to pass appropriations bills.
During a Facebook livestream, she criticized Republicans for not fulfilling their governing responsibilities.
She noted Senate Democrats could use the shutdown threat to push health-care talks on Affordable Care Act subsidies.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Democrats would be responsible for a potential shutdown, alleging they are influenced by insurance companies.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned a January government shutdown may occur because lawmakers failed to pass appropriations bills.
During a Facebook livestream, she criticized Republicans for not fulfilling their governing responsibilities.
She noted Senate Democrats could use the shutdown threat to push health-care talks on Affordable Care Act subsidies.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Democrats would be responsible for a potential shutdown, alleging they are influenced by insurance companies.