Government Shutdown: The Result of Budget Impasse and Political Differences
Washington: A vote to end the US shutdown failed just hours after it began. Senate Democrats remained adamant on funding for health care subsidies. However, President Donald Trump and Republicans are refusing to fund these subsidies. The country remains mired in uncertainty as the White House and Congress remain at loggerheads over the continuation of various programs and services.
Vice President J.D. Vance Warns
Amid the shutdown, US Vice President J.D. Vance has warned of federal employee layoffs in the coming days. "Frankly, if this continues for a few more days, or God forbid, weeks, we're going to have to lay people off," Vance said in the White House press briefing room.
Employees Will Be Hit
It's worth noting that approximately 750,000 federal government employees are expected to be furloughed during the US shutdown, and many of them could be laid off. Many offices will be closed, possibly permanently, as President Trump has vowed to "do such things" to punish Democratic Party leaders.
Many services will be affected
The shutdown in the US will disrupt education, environmental, and other services. The impact is expected to be nationwide. This is the third shutdown under Trump's leadership, and the first since his return to the White House this year.
Learn about shutdowns
A government shutdown occurs when agreement cannot be reached on annual spending bills. The various departments of the US government require significant funds to operate. This requires the passage of a budget or funding bill by Parliament (Congress). However, when a funding bill is not passed due to political disagreements or deadlock, the government is left legally without funds to spend. In such a situation, the US government is forced to suspend non-essential services, which is called a government shutdown.
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