Summary
President Donald Trump is handling the current government shutdown differently than past ones. His budget chief, Russ Vought, has been given special authority to decide which federal programs and employees are prioritized or cut. This has led to legal challenges.
Key Facts
- President Trump is managing the government shutdown in a new way.
- Russ Vought, the budget chief, is choosing which programs get funding.
- The shutdown has lasted for three weeks so far.
- The Office of Management and Budget plans to make more cuts.
- The military is continuing to get paid during the shutdown.
- Jobs in health, education, and sciences are being reduced.
- Some actions taken are challenged in court for legality.
- Programs that Democrats favor are being particularly targeted.
