Summary
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its third week, with both Democrats and Republicans claiming they have the upper hand. Americans face difficulties due to the shutdown, such as delayed flights and unpaid federal workers, leading to shared blame between both parties. President Trump and Democrats remain at odds, with Democrats focusing on healthcare subsidies and Republicans aiming to limit those efforts.
Key Facts
- The shutdown has lasted three weeks, affecting many government services and workers.
- 800,000 federal workers are not receiving paychecks due to the shutdown.
- An AP-NORC poll shows 60% of Americans blame President Trump and Republicans, while 54% blame Democrats.
- Democrats want to protect health care subsidies, particularly for low-income Americans.
- Food aid programs like SNAP are at risk of running out of funds soon.
- This is the third government shutdown during President Trump's time in office.
- Democrats criticize the shutdown as a strategy to disrupt programs they support.
- No negotiations are currently scheduled to end the shutdown.
