Hey fam! The US government hit pause on Day 2 of a shutdown after Congress failed to agree on funding. Yep, that means around 750,000 federal employees are forced to stay home without pay 😬.
President Donald Trump turned up the heat on Democrats, threatening “irreversible” mass layoffs. He’s teamed up with budget chief Russell Vought to identify “political SCAM” agencies run by Democrats—cutting them, temporarily or permanently. Thousands of workers could lose their jobs this week, according to Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt 💼.
Democratic leaders aren’t backing down. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries call the threats “intimidation tactics” that won’t stand in court. Jeffries says Dems are ready to “sit down with anyone, any time, any place” (yep, that includes Trump and VP pick J.D. Vance) to find a solution 🤝.
Why should you care? Even if you’re in South Asia or SEA, US politics can ripple into global markets: think tech supply chains, travel costs, and investment vibes. As a tech-savvy young pro, keep an eye on how these standoffs could shift your startup funding, smartphone prices, or even visa processing times.
Right now, public opinion is split—many blame both parties for the mess. Will they strike a deal, or will the shutdown drag on? Stay tuned: we’ll keep you posted with the latest twists in this high-stakes political game 🎲.
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Trump plays hardball with Dems as public blames both over shutdown
cgtn.com
