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Why a quick compromise to the first government shutdown in nearly 7 years seems unlikely

Congress failed to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to adopt a spending measure and keep the federal government open, resulting in the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. With both Democrats and Republicans seemingly prepared for a long fight, Alfonso Serrano, a politics editor at The Conversation, interviewed Charlie…

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

‘It’s funny!’ JD Vance just doesn’t get why vulgar AI video Trump posted of Dem leader Jeffries in sombrero is racist

‘The president is joking and we’re having a good time,” Vance insisted from the White House briefing room podium

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

‘Strangest thing ever’: Hakeem Jeffries reveals meeting Donald Trump, and now we’re all uncomfortable

The hat just "randomly appeared" during budget negotiations.

We Got This Covered · Oct 1, 2025

‘This is their shutdown’: Democrats and Republicans blame each other as government closes down

Democrats say Republicans have ‘decimated healthcare for 20m Americans’ and say they will not blink first

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025

US Senators Struggle For Off-ramp As Shutdown Kicks In

The United States entered a government shutdown Wednesday with President Donald Trump and Democrats in an acrimonious stand-off and banking on the other side to blink first in what could be a prolonged crisis.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025

Everything We Know About US Government Shutdown: What It Means, When It Last Happened And Why It's Back

The US federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019, halting non-essential services, furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers, and igniting a bitter political fight over healthcare funding.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025

Jeffries prods JD Vance after object on Trump’s desk shocks him during shutdown meeting: ‘Don’t you got a problem with this?’

The Democratic leaders met with President Donald Trump in a futile attempt to avoid a government shutdown

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

Quick Facts About The US Government Shutdown: What It Means, When It Last Happened And Why It's Back

The US federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019, halting non-essential services, furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers, and igniting a bitter political fight over healthcare funding.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1, 2025

Blaming shutdown, DOT freezes funds for projects in New York - Roll Call

The DOT is withholding funds for two New York City projects, blaming Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for the government shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 1, 2025

‘Don’t you got a problem with this?’: Trump bullies senior Dem officials by showcasing ‘Trump 2028’ hat

Basically a humiliation ritual.

We Got This Covered · Oct 1, 2025