U.S. Congress faces government shutdown amid partisan blame

October 02, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

As a midnight deadline loomed on October 1, 2025, the U.S. Congress struggled to pass a funding bill, heightening the risk of a government shutdown. Republicans accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of obstructing talks, while Democrats pointed to hardline GOP demands. Bipartisan negotiations emerged late in the day after repeated failures.