Hey everyone! Today marks the 42nd day of the US government shutdown, and the House is set for a big vote this Wednesday afternoon. 🏛️
What’s a government shutdown? It happens when Congress can’t agree on funding. Non-essential services like national parks, visa processing, and more get paused. Federal workers often face furloughs or delayed paychecks. ⏳
The Senate approved a deal Monday night after eight Democrats broke ranks to join Republicans. The plan would keep agencies funded through January 30, giving lawmakers a few more weeks to hash out details. 📅
Not everyone’s on board. Some Democrats wanted to extend healthcare subsidies for 24 million Americans beyond year-end, so there’s still debate in the House. ⚖️
House Speaker Mike Johnson expects the bill to pass, and President Trump has already said, “We’re opening up our country. Should have never been closed.”
Why care? Even from Delhi, Jakarta, or Manila, US politics can impact markets, tech startups, and travel plans. Stay tuned as today’s vote could reopen the government and reshape the next funding fights.
Keep an eye on your feeds for live updates and what’s next after the vote! 🔔
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Questions loom as Democrats get ready to vote on ending govt shutdown
cgtn.com
