Donald Trump threatens permanent spending cuts as US shutdown continues

President Trump is threatening further cuts to US agencies, leveraging the ongoing federal shutdown. He met with budget director Russ Vought to identify "Democrat Agencies" for potential permanent or temporary elimination, viewing the shutdown as an "opportunity." Democrats accuse the administration of using the shutdown as a pretext to dismantle government programs and target political opponents. Vought has already halted infrastructure and clean energy funding in Democrat-controlled states, citing concerns over "DEI principles" and "climate agenda."

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