Senate Democrats signaled that another government shutdown could happen in late January as tensions escalate with President Donald Trump over recent White House actions that Democrats say demand a strong response from Congress.
Before leaving Washington for the Christmas recess, Senate Democrats walked away from a potential deal to fund much of the federal government, including the departments of War, Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services — agencies accounting for roughly two-thirds of discretionary spending.
Democrats pointed to Trump’s threat to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, as the key reason they refused to advance a five-bill appropriations package.
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