"After failing to reach a bipartisan agreement, he mocked Democrats by posting an expletive-laced video generated by artificial intelligence and set to mariachi music, falsely showing US Representative Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero and US Senator Chuck Schumer saying that nobody likes Democrats any more, so the party is seeking favour with illegal aliens. list of 4 itemsend of list Welcome to the 2025 US government shutdown."
"When Congress can't reach a funding agreement, both sides of the political aisle whip up talking points about what a shutdown means for the economy, immigration, worker paycheques, disaster response and services for low-income families. The blame is nearly always placed on the other party. A reminder: Republicans control the presidency and both chambers of Congress. But passing legislation to extend"
The 2025 US government shutdown has prompted partisan blame from both Republicans and Democrats. President Trump, who once said presidents must cajole to get a deal, posted an expletive-laced AI-generated video mocking Democrats and falsely portraying Representative Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer. Lawmakers and pundits escalate talking points about impacts on the economy, immigration, worker paycheques, disaster response, and services for low-income families. Republicans control the presidency and both chambers, but longstanding Senate rules mean more than half a dozen Democrats would need to side with Republicans to reach the 60-vote threshold, giving Democrats negotiating leverage. House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that WIC would not be funded while omitting that enrollees will likely still receive services at least initially, depending on shutdown duration.
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