A Shutdows Democrats Might Not Want

Though they desperately need a win, shutting down the federal government is a big risk.

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Anthony Constantini
February 14, 2025

What’s happening: The United States government will run out of funding on March 14 unless Congress passes a spending bill. Both sides are already gearing up for a fight, but Democrats are not entirely sure if waging a battle right now is in their interest.

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