"Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn't extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown. Now they have to figure out how to get out of it. Just hours after the shutdown began, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that if the Republicans work with them, "the shutdown could go away very quickly." But that won't be easy."
"At the same time, an extended shutdown could be increasingly painful for Democrats. The Trump administration has threatened to lay off thousands of workers and target Democratic-leaning states. On Wednesday, the White House announced it was putting a hold on subway and tunnel projects in Schumer's home state of New York. "This Democrat shutdown is actually delaying progress on the issues that Democrats claim to be interested in," Thune, who represents South Dakota, said on the Senate floor Wednesday."
Senate Democrats rejected a Republican spending bill that did not extend or restore health care benefits, triggering a government shutdown. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the shutdown could end quickly if Republicans cooperate. Republican leaders John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump said they would not negotiate or be "held hostage" by Democratic demands. Democrats described the rejected measure as a simple 45-day funding extension. Informal talks occurred but substantial agreement on health care and sufficient mutual trust remain uncertain. The administration threatened layoffs and placed holds on projects in Democratic states, increasing pressure.
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