Trump Administration Prolongs Government Shutdown, Furloughs 700,000 Federal Workers Amid Deadlock

By the third week of the impasse, multiple outlets reported a historic, prolonged shutdown driven by a partisan deadlock over the budget and health policy.

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PressTV reports the U.S. government shutdown has entered its 18th day, becoming the third-longest in history, with Republicans demanding their bill pass unchanged and Democrats seeking renewed healthcare subsidies.

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The Guardian describes it as the longest full shutdown in history, noting Speaker Johnson’s push to pass a clean continuing resolution without policy changes, while Democrats demand provisions to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

Asian outlet Latest news from Azerbaijan places the standoff at its 20th day, attributing it to disagreements over whether healthcare funding should be included in the budget.

Meanwhile, officials and advisers signal both pressure and potential movement: The Guardian reports White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett believes the impasse may soon break.

富途牛牛 and UPI emphasize that Hassett warned the administration may take tougher measures if Democrats do not cooperate.

The scale of federal workforce disruption is significant but differently quantified across sources.

PressTV says over 900,000 federal employees are affected—700,000 essential workers are working without pay, and more than 4,000 have been laid off.

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Latest news from Azerbaijan reports around 1.4 million federal employees affected.

Specific national security impacts are highlighted by multiple outlets.

UPI reports furloughs of about 1,400 federal workers responsible for managing the nation’s nuclear stockpile.

The Guardian echoes this with a note of furloughs of 1,400 in the nuclear arsenal workforce.

MarketScreener adds that impacts are spreading beyond initial areas like the IRS, now affecting sectors such as airport security and defense.

Food assistance and social programs are under acute strain during the shutdown.

“The Trump administration has refused to approve continuing resolutions that exclude changes to Obamacare subsidies and immigration policy, while Democrats oppose cuts to social assistance programs, leading to a stalemate in budget negotiations”

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CNN reports that SNAP faces a funding shortfall: despite a $6 billion contingency fund, November benefits require about $8 billion, with 17 states halting new applications.

The administration blames Democrats while Democrats accuse Republicans over Obamacare subsidies.

Букви mirrors these figures, stating SNAP funds are expected to run out within two weeks and that the USDA directed states to suspend payments.

It also notes that WIC is temporarily supported by customs revenues.

Local outlet calcoasttimes warns benefits could stop for about 42 million SNAP recipients and 7 million WIC participants, with food pantries nearing shortages.

NewsBreak similarly notes missed federal paychecks and agency closures and that the shutdown is threatening SNAP’s operation.

PressTV broadly cites disruptions to nutrition programs.

Political tactics around the impasse are described in sharper terms by some outlets than others.

West Asian PressTV asserts Trump is using the shutdown to promote his image as a fiscal conservative and blame Democrats, withholding federal aid from Democratic-led states to heighten tensions.

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Western Alternative UPI reports that Kevin Hassett criticized Senate Democrats and suggested the White House might consider stronger measures.

Western Mainstream MarketScreener similarly mentions the possibility of more coercive actions.

The Guardian highlights internal GOP rifts and protest pressure.

富途牛牛 also underscores Hassett’s warning that tougher measures are possible.

The shutdown’s economic and institutional fallout is mounting.

“The US government shutdown has entered its 18th day, making it the third-longest in American history”

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PressTV estimates it is costing the economy over $1.5 billion weekly, flagging risks from IRS and air travel disruptions to potential funding exhaustion at the Supreme Court.

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MarketScreener notes impacts spreading to airport security and defense, with private talks continuing under mounting pressure from the public and business leaders.

富途牛牛 highlights important economic data releases delayed, while CoinGape says investors are fixated on the timing of any fiscal reopening and its effect on short-term sentiment.

NewsBreak captures the breadth of disruption, including missed federal paychecks and agency closures.