Some Congressional Democrats are considering shutting down the federal government in March over the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle government programs and agencies. Federal government funding expires on March 14, requiring Congress to pass new spending legislation to avoid a shutdown. Democrats argue that the administration’s actions, such as dismantling agencies and ignoring congressional spending directions, are unconstitutional. They believe that shutting down the government may be necessary to hold the administration accountable. With Republicans holding a slim majority in the House and Senate, Democrats may have leverage in negotiations over government funding. If a shutdown occurs, non-essential government functions would be put on hold, and workers would be furloughed without pay. Essential services like air traffic control, law enforcement, and Social Security payments would continue, but other services like national parks and food safety inspections could be disrupted. Democrats argue that the responsibility for a shutdown would lie with Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress. The potential shutdown highlights the ongoing power struggle between Democrats and Republicans in Washington.
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