Countdown to the shutdown: USA before the political chaos before Christmas!

Countdown to the shutdown: USA before the political chaos before Christmas!

Washington, USA - In Washington, the tensions in the US congress have dramatically worsened shortly before Christmas. Just a few hours before the end of a crucial period, the House of Representatives passed a transitional budget with a large majority to prevent impending government arrest. After the designated President Donald Trump together with his confidante, the tech billionaire Elon Musk, this comes a previously achieved agreement between Democrats and Republicans. Trump had asked the MPs not to agree to an already negotiated draft what the parliament plunged into a turbulent situation before the Christmas break, such as radio "> Herford reported.

Now the pioneering bill after approved vote is a step closer to secure the financing of the government agencies by mid -March. This was necessary because an agreement had prevailed so far and the risk of a shutdown was threatened. In the event of a failure, hundreds of thousands of state officials would have to be sent on unpaid compulsory vacation, which would result in serious effects on state services, as ZDF . The new proposal of the Republicans, who also provides for help for hurricane-praised states, was previously rejected in the House of Representatives, which made negotiations more difficult.

important deadlines and political power games

by Friday at midnight, the MPs have to achieve a new consensus, otherwise the automatic shutdown will come into force, which would negatively impair numerous public institutions such as national parks and museums. Trump had also demanded that the debt limit be suspended by January 2027, which surprised the official bodies, since such demands usually result in lengthy negotiations. The pressure on the congress is growing, while the holidays are moving closer and the risk of a new standstill of the government threatens.