Democrats' strategy to oppose Trump during the US government shutdown

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US government shutdown, lasting 43 days, paralyzed services and furloughed employees due to legislative-executive impasse. The shutdown stemmed from Democratic senators opposing Republican-backed cuts to food and health programs for 2026. Public opinion is divided on blame. This rare event, intensifying in recent decades, highlights Congress's power to halt spending, a unique feature compared to other governmental systems.


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