Trump aloof as lawmakers fear protracted shutdown

Oct 6, 2025 - 14:00
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Trump aloof as lawmakers fear protracted shutdown
President Trump, whom Democrats say is the only Republican leader who can break the government funding stalemate, has stayed out of the fray on Capitol Hill, leaving lawmakers in both parties pessimistic about reaching a deal until he engages in serious talks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Friday that he will stick…