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WATCH LIVE: House Democrats speak out after government shuts down over funding impasse

WATCH LIVE: House Democrats speak out after government shuts down over funding impasse

Summary

House Democrats are speaking out after the government shut down due to disagreements over funding. They are united in their decision to let the shutdown happen to oppose President Trump and Republican leaders.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. government has shut down because of a funding disagreement.
  • House Democrats plan to give a statement about the shutdown.
  • Democrats are opposing President Trump and Republican members of Congress.
  • The shutdown is seen as a reaction to ongoing frustrations with President Trump’s leadership.
  • Democrats across the political spectrum, including different activist groups, support the shutdown.
  • They intend to continue opposing President Trump even if it has political and practical costs.

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