The short-term spending bill was passed by the House on Thursday. This is part of the Democrats strategy to force President Trump and the Republicans to negotiate with them on immigration reforms. The effect of the shutdown would be felt most from Monday when the federal government employees would not be able to join for their work and be forced to stay at home without pay. It is estimated that more than 800,000 federal employees would be furloughed. Only the essential services would be operational.
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US Government Shutdown Highlights: Trump Accuses Democrats Of Forcing Shutdown Over Immigration
US Government Shutdown Highlights: The effect of the US government shutdown would be felt most from Monday when the federal government employees would not be able to join for their work and be forced to stay at home without pay. It is estimated that more than 800,000 federal employees would be furloughed. Only the essential services would be open.
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Updated : January 22, 2018 8:02 am IST
US Government Shuts Down Highlights: Donald Trump's office issued a statement blaming opposition
Washington: The US government officially shutdown today after the Senate rejected a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government running. The shutdown began at 12:01 am (local time) after a few Republicans joined Democrats in blocking the crucial measure would have provided short-term funding for the Pentagon and other federal agencies. Trump blamed the Democrats for the shutdown which comes exactly a year after he was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. "Dems want a shutdown in order to help diminish the great success of the tax cuts, and what they are doing for our booming economy," he said. Despite last minute bipartisan meetings, the bill to fund the government until February 16 did not receive the required 60 votes. The Senate voted 50-48 to block the stopgap funding measure.
The short-term spending bill was passed by the House on Thursday. This is part of the Democrats strategy to force President Trump and the Republicans to negotiate with them on immigration reforms. The effect of the shutdown would be felt most from Monday when the federal government employees would not be able to join for their work and be forced to stay at home without pay. It is estimated that more than 800,000 federal employees would be furloughed. Only the essential services would be operational.
The short-term spending bill was passed by the House on Thursday. This is part of the Democrats strategy to force President Trump and the Republicans to negotiate with them on immigration reforms. The effect of the shutdown would be felt most from Monday when the federal government employees would not be able to join for their work and be forced to stay at home without pay. It is estimated that more than 800,000 federal employees would be furloughed. Only the essential services would be operational.
Jan 21, 2018 08:19 (IST)
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claims that earlier today, Democrats objected to the Senate voting to end the government shutdown.
Jan 21, 2018 07:03 (IST)
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell sets key vote on funding for early Monday, news agency AFP reported. "I assure you we will have the vote at 1:00 am (local time) on Monday, unless there is a desire to have it sooner," he said.
Jan 21, 2018 04:02 (IST)
We are saying to (Senate Majority Leader) Mitch McConnell and President (Donald) Trump, "you are going to have to start dealing with the real issues facing this country": Bernie Sanders
We are saying to Mitch McConnell and President Trump: You are going to have to start dealing with the real issues facing this country. pic.twitter.com/JGEluWTOO4
- Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 20, 2018
Jan 21, 2018 03:53 (IST)
"Last night Senate Democrats made a decision not to join us in funding the government, in providing support to our military, and reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program. They made the choice to shut the government down," the US Representative for Washington Cathy McMorris Rodgers said.
.@CathyMcMorris: Last night @SenateDems made a decision not to join us in funding the government, in providing support to our military, and reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program. They made the choice to shut the government down. #SchumerShutdown. pic.twitter.com/BsFZtgzvAe
- House Republicans (@HouseGOP) January 20, 2018
Jan 21, 2018 03:24 (IST)
"Senate Democrats shut down the government over a bill they have no issues with-a bill that keeps government open and extends health insurance to nearly 9 million children. They opposed a bill they don't even oppose. We do some crazy things in Washington, but this is madness," Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan said.
Senate Democrats shut down the government over a bill they have no issues with-a bill that keeps government open and extends health insurance to nearly 9 million children. They opposed a bill they don't even oppose. We do some crazy things in Washington, but this is madness. pic.twitter.com/SW4YPzKTfc
- Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) January 20, 2018
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Jan 21, 2018 03:11 (IST)
Attacking the Republican party, US Senator from Massachussets Elizabeth Warren said in a tweet, "The GOP controls every branch of govt. I repeat: They control the WH & Congress. They've lurched from crisis to crisis for months w/o funding disaster recovery, health centers or children's health care. All while Dreamers hang in the balance. This is no way to govern."
Jan 21, 2018 03:07 (IST)
Jan 21, 2018 03:07 (IST)
"I hope, based on last night's vote, that McConnell now changes his mind and begins to negotiate seriously. We must reopen the government as soon as possible," Sanders added.
Jan 21, 2018 02:58 (IST)
Independent US Senator from Vermont and former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination Bernie Sanders said, "I'm very disappointed that the Republicans chose to shut down the government. (Senate Majority) Leader (Mitch) McConnell insisted on going forward with a doomed vote rather than negotiating a serious agreement with the Democrats and Republicans who opposed him."
Jan 21, 2018 00:47 (IST)
With the US government in shutdown, the Senate convened a rare emergency session Saturday to negotiate a way out of a crisis that has marred the anniversary of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.
Jan 20, 2018 23:27 (IST)
"The president (Donald Trump) will not negotiate on immigration reform until Democrats stop playing games and reopen the government," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said.
Jan 20, 2018 22:08 (IST)
Taking a dig at the US President, Florida Congresswoman D Wasserman Schultz said it would be hard to figure out who is responsible for the shutdown, unless "someone involved said 'our country needs a good shutdown.' Then it would be pretty easy."
Donald Trump had, in May last year, tweeted saying the country needed a good "shutdown".
Donald Trump had, in May last year, tweeted saying the country needed a good "shutdown".
Jan 20, 2018 20:38 (IST)
"Democrats are holding our military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration. Can't let that happen," says US President Donald Trump in his latest tweet.
Jan 20, 2018 19:39 (IST)
"It's disappointing to every American that Democrats in the Senate would shutdown the government when we have troops in harms way," vice President Mike Pence said
Jan 20, 2018 19:37 (IST)
"Before he took office, Donald Trump was happy to say the president owns the blame for a government shutdown. As President, he blames Democrats" Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi wrote in a tweet.
Jan 20, 2018 18:27 (IST)
After US Shutdown, Donald Trump Says Democrats Put Immigrants Ahead Of Military. Read here.
Jan 20, 2018 17:35 (IST)
Donald Trump says the US needs more Republicans in the Senate so that the government can be tougher on crime, border security and the military.
Jan 20, 2018 17:05 (IST)
Jan 20, 2018 16:59 (IST)
Accusing the Democrats of playing "shutdown politics", US President Donald Trump says they are more concerned with illegal immigrants than with the US' military or safety at their southern border.
Jan 20, 2018 16:57 (IST)
While travel to the US may be impacted in the near future due to the US government shutdown, no flights between India and the US have been affected yet.
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