Government Shutdown Continues, Cabinet Meets Amid Stalemate | JQJO

As the federal government shutdown entered its ninth day with no resolution in sight, President Trump met with his Cabinet to discuss the impact on services and potentially make cuts to Democratic programs. The Senate prepared for another vote on reopening legislation amid continued partisan deadlock over healthcare reforms. Meanwhile, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned of potential airline delays due to air-traffic controllers taking time off, though TSA wait times remained normal. Trump reiterated his stance on potentially withholding back pay from some furloughed federal workers, impacting thousands, while assuring military members they would be paid.