Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates DOGE Funding
Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates DOGE Funding

Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates DOGE Funding

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As the deadline approaches for a potential government shutdown, the Senate faces a contentious debate over a GOP-passed funding bill that could enable President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to further shrink the federal bureaucracy. Senate Democrats plan to block the measure, increasing the likelihood of a shutdown that would furlough thousands of federal workers and disrupt government services. Critics, including Senator Chris Coons, argue that the shutdown would exacerbate already existing cuts and harm public services, while some experts believe it could provide Trump and Musk with the opportunity to demonstrate that many government functions are unnecessary. Concurrently, Musk's recent spending freeze on government credit cards is causing chaos within agencies, significantly affecting their operations and financial management. The situation marks a shift in congressional dynamics, with Republicans rallying behind cuts and Democrats staunchly opposing them. The outcome of this funding debate could have lasting implications for the structure and function of the federal government.

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