Congressional leaders continue blame game as clock ticks toward shutdown

Congressional leaders are locked in a blame game as a government shutdown deadline looms. Republicans are pushing for a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government through mid-November, while Democrats demand the restoration of Medicaid cuts and a permanent extension of Obamacare subsidies. Both sides accuse the other of prioritizing politics over substantive negotiation. President Trump's statements on the shutdown have been contradictory, and House Democrats have rallied to defend healthcare priorities and criticize Republican actions.

Reviewed by JQJO team

#congress #shutdown #government #deadline #politics