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Please someone explain how there could be a gov shutdown when republicans control the senate and the house? But are blaming the Dems who are way in the minority??? (lemmy.world)

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Trump has ordered Republicans not to negotiate with Democrats because a shutdown gives him more power to fire people from the executive branch.

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