ICYMI: The US government just hit the pause button—again. 🚧 But what does that even mean? Here's the TL;DR:
What's a US shutdown?
It's when Congress can't agree on who pays for what… and then funding runs out. Basically, they run out of cash and say 'See ya!' to non-essential services.
The 7-week drama
Democrats demanded extra healthcare perks tied to the funding bill. Republicans held a slim 55-45 Senate edge-5 votes shy of the 60 needed to override a filibuster. No deal = no dough.
Trump's track record
Our main star, Donald Trump, has put his 'Art of the Deal' skills on full display. He saw a 3-day shutdown and a 35-day marathon in 2018-19 over his Mexico-US wall. 😬
Who loses?
Civilians, small biz owners, and anyone depending on government services. Think of it like your Grab ride getting canceled at 2 AM… not fun.
Real talk: Bold negotiation talk grabs headlines, but when the lights go off, nobody's winning. Here's hoping the next round ends before Thanksgiving menus roll out! 🦃
Reference(s):
The Art of the Deal: Where nobody wins and things shut down?
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