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Meanwhile, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries decried the shutdown as an act of political retribution orchestrated by Republicans, particularly highlighting Donald Trump’s purported intent to inflict pain on Americans. Jeffries accused Republicans of engaging in "retribution efforts" and blamed GOP figures for prioritizing their political gains over the public interest.
The Path to the Next Showdown
Scalise underscored that if Democrats in the Senate flip the switch, the government could remain open past November 21—allowing more time for negotiations on broader budget issues. The current CR, which simply extends funding without new policy changes, keeps the government in a holding pattern, but the real battles await beyond that deadline.