Government Shutdown Begins

The first federal government shutdown in years commenced early Wednesday morning after failed negotiations between lawmakers and President Trump. The last-ditch efforts to reach an agreement faltered as Senate votes did not advance either a Republican or Democratic bill, highlighting deep political divisions.

Political Blame Game

In the final hours leading up to the shutdown, lawmakers focused on framing the narrative to shift blame to the opposing party. Despite three Democratic senators breaking ranks to support a Republican proposal, neither plan gained enough traction, leading to the impasse.