U.S. Government Shutdown Extends into Third Week as Trump Targets ’Democrat Programs’
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its third week with no resolution in sight. Senate Republicans failed to secure the 60 votes needed to advance their stopgap funding bill, leaving federal agencies in limbo. President TRUMP escalated tensions by vowing to shutter what he called 'Democrat programs,' labeling them as 'socialist' and 'semi-communist.' A list of targeted programs is expected by Friday.
The WHITE House signaled its intent to leverage the shutdown for deeper spending cuts, with the Office of Management and Budget warning of continued layoffs. Markets remain wary of prolonged political instability, though cryptocurrencies have shown resilience amid traditional financial uncertainty.