Summary
President Donald Trump has announced plans to cut funding for certain federal agencies he calls "Democrat Agencies" amid a U.S. government shutdown. Republicans and Democrats continue to blame each other for failing to agree on a budget. The shutdown has caused federal workers to either stay home or work without pay, and some government-funded sites have closed.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to work with his budget director to decide which federal agencies to cut.
- The government shutdown has entered its third day, with disagreements over budget allocations and healthcare subsidies.
- Many federal workers are on unpaid leave, while some continue to work without pay.
- Public sites like national parks are affected, with some closing to visitors.
- Both Democrats and Republicans are holding each other responsible for the shutdown.
- A vote in the Senate is expected as both sides try to resolve the issue.
- Republicans want a budget without conditions, while Democrats want to include insurance subsidies.
