The US government is on track to experience its third-longest shutdown in history, with no end in sight. As of Saturday, the Supreme Court will no longer have access to federal funding and may be forced to close its doors to the public until further notice.
However, some essential services will continue, including oral arguments, issuing orders and opinions, processing case filings, and providing police and building support needed for operations. This means that courts will still operate, but at a reduced capacity.
The shutdown has already had significant impacts on federal agencies, with billions of dollars in projects being paused or canceled. The Army Corps of Engineers is among those affected, with $11 billion in projects being put on hold due to the lack of funding.
In other news, House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that he will not swear in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing a need for Congressional approval. Democrats have pushed back on this decision, accusing Johnson of trying to slow down her swearing-in ceremony.
As the shutdown enters its fifth week, lawmakers remain divided over their approach to resolving the issue. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated that Democrats will "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of health care tax credits, while Republicans have expressed frustration at the lack of progress.
The Senate is also expected to take action soon, with plans to bring up a bill that would pay federal employees who work during the shutdown. However, the legal authority behind this move remains unsettled.
One thing is clear: the government shutdown has already had significant impacts on Americans, and it remains to be seen when - or if - a solution will be found.
However, some essential services will continue, including oral arguments, issuing orders and opinions, processing case filings, and providing police and building support needed for operations. This means that courts will still operate, but at a reduced capacity.
The shutdown has already had significant impacts on federal agencies, with billions of dollars in projects being paused or canceled. The Army Corps of Engineers is among those affected, with $11 billion in projects being put on hold due to the lack of funding.
In other news, House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated that he will not swear in Arizona Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, citing a need for Congressional approval. Democrats have pushed back on this decision, accusing Johnson of trying to slow down her swearing-in ceremony.
As the shutdown enters its fifth week, lawmakers remain divided over their approach to resolving the issue. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated that Democrats will "hold firm" on their demands for an extension of health care tax credits, while Republicans have expressed frustration at the lack of progress.
The Senate is also expected to take action soon, with plans to bring up a bill that would pay federal employees who work during the shutdown. However, the legal authority behind this move remains unsettled.
One thing is clear: the government shutdown has already had significant impacts on Americans, and it remains to be seen when - or if - a solution will be found.
Just been thinking about this US government shutdown and I gotta say, it's getting pretty frustrating for everyone involved 
. The fact that essential services are still operational but at reduced capacity is just a band-aid on the real issue 
. And what's with the politics? House Speaker Mike Johnson trying to slow down Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in ceremony? That's just unnecessary drama 
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. And what about all those projects that have been paused or canceled? It's like billions of dollars down the drain 
. I hope lawmakers can put their differences aside and find a solution soon, not just for the country but for the people who are affected by this mess 
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. One thing's for sure, though: Americans deserve better than a government that can't even agree on how to fund its own operations 
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! it's like they're playing political games with ppl lives 
. #GovernmentShutdown #PoliticsAsUsual #TaxCreditsMatter 
I'm so done with these Congressional shenanigans 
. I mean, $11 billion of Army Corps projects on hold? That's just crazy 
. Can't wait to see what the Senate comes up with next 
It's just so frustrating when you think about all the projects that got canceled or put on hold, like the Army Corps of Engineers' $11 billion worth of work. That's just a waste of money 
. And what's with the Senate's plan to pay federal employees who work during the shutdown? Sounds like they're trying to buy off their own problems 
. I swear, sometimes you wonder if anyone's actually thinking about the people affected by all this... 
, now here we are with no end in sight... is this how politics works? 
it's like they're playing some kind of twisted game of chicken with the country 
both sides need to stop playing hardball and find a way to work together 
it's not like we don't have enough problems on our plate already 
it's like they're dropping the ball (pun intended 
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. The politicians need to stop bickering and figure out a way to end this impasse ASAP 
. I'm just worried about how it's affecting people's lives and what kind of mess it'll leave when it's all over 
federal employees are really feeling the pinch, but honestly what's the point of even having a government if they're just gonna keep shutting down? 
at least oral arguments and police support will still be happening tho 
maybe we should just have a permanent gov shutdown 
A third-longest shutdown ever?! I mean, I know politics can be tough, but come on... 
, but what about the rest of us?! How are we supposed to be affected by this?! We're the ones paying these people through our taxes, after all...