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flag A government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks over funding, with Republicans' stopgap bill rejected by Democrats demanding healthcare protections.

flag A government shutdown looms as Congress faces a September 30 deadline, with Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over funding. flag Republicans passed a seven-week stopgap bill, but Democrats rejected it without healthcare protections, demanding restoration of Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies. flag The White House issued a memo instructing agencies to prepare for permanent layoffs, a significant escalation from past shutdowns, which Democrats call intimidation. flag President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders, deepening the impasse. flag Democrats argue the administration is using the threat of mass firings to coerce support, while Republicans claim Democrats are blocking funding for ideological reasons. flag Both sides blame each other, with polls showing growing Democratic voter frustration and internal party tensions. flag The outcome hinges on whether Congress can reach a deal before the deadline.

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