What is the reason for a U.S. government shutdown?

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A U.S. government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass funding bills, often due to political disagreements, particularly over issues like healthcare assistance. This budget impasse leads to halted government operations and impacts federal workers and services.

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Trump lays off thousands of U.S. government workers amid shutdown

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President Trump announces mass layoffs of government workers during ongoing shutdown. 7s
Over 4,000 layoffs are concentrated in the Treasury and Health and Human Services departments. 25s
Democratic leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer, criticize the move as harmful and unnecessary. 31s
The shutdown resulted from a dispute over health care assistance in the federal budget. 55s

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Trump lays off thousands of U.S. government workers amid shutdown

France 24

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Trump lays off thousands of U.S. government workers amid shutdown

A shutdown is triggered by a budget impasse, primarily over health care assistance, with Democrats insisting on continued benefits and Republicans opposing them.