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Trump Pushes Republicans to Change Senate Rules Amid Government Shutdown Stalemate
Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown heading into its sixth week, with food aid potentially delayed or suspended.
Republicans and Democrats remained at a stalemate on the government shutdown over the weekend as it headed into its sixth week, with food aid potentially delayed or suspended for millions of Americans. President Trump is pushing Republicans to change Senate rules to allow a simple majority vote on spending bills. The crisis has sparked protests and raised concerns about the impact on vulnerable populations such as children's meals programs. The deadlock threatens to continue into next week, fueling anxiety among those who rely on government services.
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