Democrats, Republicans and US government
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Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here
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The federal government is shut down. Here’s why Democrats say Trump and Republicans are to blame
"Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American people."
The only thing that’s changed is President Trump. Republicans stand ready to keep the government funded—we’ll be here," Sen. Katie Britt said.
With the election years away, polling can offer insight into candidate viability, voter sentiment, and evolving party dynamics.
Social Security is not going bankrupt, and that’s the problem. It means the politics don’t work for Republicans to pursue Social Security choice. As for the Democrats, what the Repub