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Congress faces a potential government shutdown by September 30th due to disagreements over funding. House Republicans blame Democrats for the impending crisis, while Democrats accuse Republicans of refusing bipartisan solutions. A short-term funding measure might be considered, but requires unlikely bipartisan Senate support. The looming shutdown is fueling partisan tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with both parties attempting to shift blame.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.