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Republicans Control Government Shutdown Amid Federal Worker Impact
The ongoing government shutdown has led to a fierce political battle between Democrats and Republicans, with each party blaming the other for the crisis. Democrats argue that Republicans, who control the House, Senate, and White House, are responsible for the shutdown and the resulting healthcare crisis, accusing them of using federal workers as political pawns. Republicans counter that Democrats have chosen the shutdown path and are demanding a $1.5 trillion 'ransom note' from taxpayers. Notably, President Donald Trump and some congressional Republicans have embraced the shutdown as an opportunity to reduce the federal workforce, a stance that contrasts with their earlier messaging to avoid a shutdown. This role reversal is highlighted by Republican leaders now urging Democrats to reopen the government, a position previously held by Democrats during past budget standoffs. The shutdown threatens government services and federal workers' livelihoods while giving the Trump administration leverage to pursue its policy priorities amid a largely unified GOP.

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