"Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by Trump's Republican administration. Many offices will be shuttered, perhaps permanently, as Trump vows to do things that are irreversible, that are bad as retribution. His deportation agenda is expected to run full speed ahead, while education, environmental and other services sputter. The economic fallout is expected to ripple nationwide."
"But the president, who met privately with congressional leadership this week, appeared unable to negotiate any deal between Democrats and Republicans to prevent that outcome. This is the third time Trump has presided over a federal funding lapse, the first since his return to the White House this year, in a remarkable record that underscores the polarizing divide over budget priorities and a political climate that rewards hard-line positions rather than more traditional compromises."
The U.S. government entered a shutdown after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on funding by the deadline. Roughly 750,000 federal workers face furloughs, and some may be fired under the administration. Many offices will close, possibly permanently, while deportation operations are expected to intensify. Education, environmental and other services will sputter as economic fallout spreads nationwide. Democrats demanded funding for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that affect millions and raise premiums. Republicans refused to negotiate and encouraged the president to avoid talks. The president posted a mocking video targeting Democratic leadership during the standoff.
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