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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: US Edges Toward Government Shutdown as Trump and Democrats Dig In
Caption: US Edges Toward Government Shutdown as Trump and Democrats Dig In. The United States is on the brink of another government shutdown, with little sign of compromise in Washington. A last-minute meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders made no progress, and both sides appear more entrenched than ever. Republicans want a short-term extension of current spending levels, while Democrats are demanding renewed subsidies for low-income health insurance and an end to Trump's unilateral budget cuts. Each side is betting the other will take the blame if the government closes. Vice President JD Vance accused Democrats of "holding a gun to the American people's head," while Senate leader Chuck Schumer called the administration's tactics "intimidation" and vowed to resist. The White House has circulated plans to use a shutdown to make long-term cuts to federal programmes, but Democrats see that as a bluff. With memories of the record-long 35-day shutdown still fresh, the standoff is shaping up as a test of political will, with federal workers and public services caught in the middle. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,US government shutdown,Donald Trump,Democrats,Budget standoff,Spending extension,Health insurance subsidies,Unilateral budget cuts,JD Vance,Chuck Schumer,Federal programs cuts,Political blame game,Federal workers impact
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