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Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shutdown

Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shutdown

Update: 2025-09-30
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The government will shut down at midnight tonight if Congress can't reach a deal. But Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill, each refusing to give in to the other's demands.
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Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shutdown

Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shutdown