{"id":2493539,"date":"2025-10-01T20:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clinton-harris-slam-trump-and-gop-over-government-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T20:34:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T00:34:52","slug":"clinton-harris-slam-trump-and-gop-over-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clinton-harris-slam-trump-and-gop-over-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinton, Harris slam Trump and GOP over government shutdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

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the article reports on the federal government shutdown<\/a> that began after lawmakers failed to pass a funding extension by the October 1 deadline. The shutdown triggered strong criticism<\/a> from prominent Democrats,including Hillary Clinton and former Vice President kamala Harris. Harris blamed the GOP and President Trump for the shutdown, stating that Republicans control the White House, House, and Senate and are responsible for the impasse. Clinton accused trump of using the shutdown as political leverage to raise health care costs<\/a><\/a> and expand his power, emphasizing that health care is a human right and rejecting autocratic tactics.<\/p>\n

The shutdown followed the collapse of competing Senate funding bills lacking bipartisan support. In response, the White House announced it would pause or revoke billions in spending and warned that federal layoffs could begin within days if no agreement is reached. Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought informed House Republicans that workforce reductions could start within two days. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the potential layoffs but emphasized the government’s intent to maintain essential services. The Senate planned additional votes on funding proposals to try to resolve the shutdown.

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