Summary
President Donald Trump has announced plans to cut funding for many programs he associates with Democrats as the U.S. government shutdown continues. The White House is reallocating funds to ensure military personnel receive pay during the shutdown. The Senate remains divided over a spending bill that would resolve the impasse.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to cut programs he identifies as "Democrat programs" during the government shutdown.
- The shutdown has lasted for fifteen days without resolution.
- A potential list of affected programs could be released soon, but details are not yet provided.
- Trump has already paused or cut $28 billion in federal funding from Democrat-leaning states.
- The White House has begun reducing the federal workforce; 4,200 employees received layoff notices.
- Cuts have affected departments such as the Treasury, Health and Human Services, and the CDC.
- About 750,000 federal employees have been on furlough, while essential workers continue without pay.
- The White House will reallocate $8 billion to pay military personnel during the shutdown.
- A Senate vote on a Republican-backed spending bill failed, with Democrats blocking it to negotiate healthcare subsidies.
