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Political scientist Bruce Marks warned that the United States is poised for a government shutdown, with federal services likely to halt unless Republicans and Democrats resolve their budget disputes. On October 1, Marks told Izvestia that Democratic representatives are demanding President Donald Trump and the Republican Party agree to restore funding frozen during summer votes, but Trump shows no willingness to compromise.
Marks stated that without an agreement, federal government operations will cease at midnight, except for emergency services, forcing the president to suspend non-essential programs under legal obligations. He noted similar shutdowns occurred under previous administrations, including those of Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
Meanwhile, Trump suggested a potential shutdown could eliminate “democratic initiatives,” arguing it would streamline bureaucracy, cut costs, and refocus government priorities. The White House issued a decree preparing for the scenario on September 30, as negotiations with Democrats stalled. Senate rejection of a short-term funding bill on September 19 further escalated tensions, leaving the shutdown inevitable.
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US Government Faces Imminent Shutdown as Bipartisan Deadlock Persists
