00:00The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal.
00:10That sets off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs.
00:16The 15th government shutdown since 1981 commenced hours after the Senate rejected a short-term spending measure that would have kept government operations afloat through November 21st.
00:26Democrats opposed the legislation due to Republicans' refusal to attach an extension of health benefits for millions of Americans that are due to expire at the end of the year.
00:37Republicans say the issue must be addressed separately.
00:41There was no clear path out of the impasse, which agencies warned would halt the release of a closely-watched September employment report, slow air travel, suspend scientific research, and withhold pay from U.S. troops.
00:54It will also lead to the furlough of 750,000 federal workers at a daily cost of $400 million.
01:02Democrats are under pressure from their frustrated supporters to score a rare victory ahead of the 2026 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress for the final two years of Trump's term.
01:13The health care push has given them a chance to unite behind an issue that resonates with voters.
01:18Along with the extended health subsidies, Democrats have also sought to ensure that Trump will not be able to undo those changes if they are signed into law.
01:26I don't know. We'll probably have a shutdown.
01:27Trump has refused to spend billions of dollars approved by Congress, prompting some Democrats to question why they should vote for any spending legislation at all.
01:37Independent analysts warn the shutdown could last longer than the budget-related closures of the past.
01:42Trump and White House officials have threatened to punish Democrats, with cuts to government programs and the federal payroll.
01:50Last week, Trump's budget director threatened permanent layoffs in the event of a shutdown.
01:54All right, we're here.
01:55We'll be at the end of the deadline.
01:55All of the time, Trump's budget reaction.
01:56All of the time, Trump's budget diagnostic recommendations are underway.
01:57All of the time, Trump's budget war.
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