40 h. ago U.S. government shutdown set to last into weekend as Trump readies layoffs

Trump has called the government funding lapse an “unprecedented opportunity” to make vast cuts to federal agencies and potentially lay off federal workers.

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63 h. ago The government shuts down, and Trump goes online – very online

WASHINGTON (AP) — On Thursday morning, as thousands of federal employees stayed home and faced potential layoffs because of the government shutdown, President Donald Trump got right to work on social media. He started by sharing praise from supporters. Then he falsely claimed that “DEMOCRATS WANT TO GIVE YOUR HEALTHCARE MONEY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS.” And […]

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67 h. ago Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting “irreversible” cuts to programs important to Democrats. Rather than simply furlough employees, as is usually done during any lapse of funds, White House press secretary […]

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3 d. ago Trump and Democrats grapple for edge in the government shutdown

President Donald Trump has pinned the blame on 'crazed' Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats are desperate to show they have the spine to take a stand against Trump

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3 d. ago U.S. government shutdown: Democrats unite for a fight against Trump

For Democrats, the shutdown fight marks a line in the sand born from months of frustration with their inability to stop Trump's norm-busting leadership.

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5 d. ago U.S. headed for government shutdown, Vance says after Democrats meet with Trump

The two sides left no closer to resolving Democrats’ demands to extend health-care subsidies and reverse Trump's Medicaid funding cuts

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5 d. ago U.S. government shutdown nears after Democrats, Republicans meet with Trump

Lawmakers were locked in an impasse with 24 hours remaining before funding expires, as Democrats demanded legislation to extend health care benefits that Republicans oppose.

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6 d. ago Trump and congressional leaders to meet as government shutdown deadline looms

Democrats want bill to fund government to include extension of health-care subsidies and a restoration of budget cuts to health care

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1 week ago Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled this week’s planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, refusing to negotiate over their demands to shore up health care funds as part of a deal to prevent a potential looming federal government shutdown. In a lengthy Tuesday social media post, Trump rejected the sit-down the White […]

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