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Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to take the heat
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This government shutdown isn’t President Donald Trump’s first rodeo navigating a lapse in government funding — but this time, the focus is less on the White House as all eyes are locked on Congress and its budget impasse.
While the 35-day shutdown during Trump’s first term centered around the president’s priorities to fund a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, the current shutdown doesn’t pit the White House against the legislative branch.
Rather, there is a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats in Congress over certain healthcare provisions — alleviating pressure on the White House and giving Trump time to post videos showing House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., in a sombrero in an AI-generated clip underscoring Republicans’ claims that Democrats want to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants.
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This government shutdown isn’t President Donald Trump’s first rodeo navigating a lapse in government funding — but this time, the focus is off the White House as all eyes are locked on Congress and its budget impasse. (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press )
This paves the way for Trump to remain in the wings during the partial shutdown, and let Democrats take the fall for the consequences, according to libertarian political columnist Kristin Tate.
«By staying relatively quiet right now, President Trump is allowing Democrats to ‘own’ the shutdown,» Tate said in a Wednesday email to Fox News Digital. «The president realizes that if he says anything confrontational right now, the narrative will center around his remarks rather than the Democrats’ refusal to support a reasonable spending bill.»
«By maintaining a low profile, Trump is allowing the public to see how the Democrats are acting,» Tate said. «The Democrats will ultimately bear most of the political consequences of the shutdown.»
The government entered a partial shutdown Wednesday, amid a stalemate between Senate Republicans and Democrats over a short-term funding bill to keep the government open through Nov. 21. The House had previously passed the temporary spending bill in September.
Three Senate Democrats joined Republicans to vote for the stopgap funding bill Tuesday, but the measure fell short of the required 60 votes needed for passage.
Meanwhile, Trump and Republicans have claimed Democrats are seeking to provide health care for illegal immigrants, keeping the government from operating. They cite a provision that would repeal part of Trump’s tax and domestic policy bill — the so-called «big, beautiful bill» — which scaled back Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens.
But Democrats have said Republicans’ claims are false, and instead, have said they want to permanently extend certain Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to lapse at the end of 2025.
REPUBLICANS ERUPT OVER SHUTDOWN CHAOS, ACCUSE DEMS OF HOLDING GOVERNMENT ‘HOSTAGE’
«They say that undocumented people are going to get these credits,» said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
«They say that undocumented people are going to get these credits,» Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday. «That is absolutely false. That is one of the big lies that they tell.»
The shutdown differs from the one during Trump’s first term, where Trump and Democrats in Congress sparred about nearly $6 billion in funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall in the spending bill for weeks.
Ultimately, Trump backed off amid mounting pressure to reopen the government so federal employees could resume being paid after weeks of stalled payroll, and signed off on legislation to temporarily reopen the government without the border wall funding.
Matt Wolking, who previously served as the deputy communications director for Trump’s 2020 campaign, said that the main difference between this shutdown in comparison to the previous one is that Democrats are the one requesting a policy change — not the White House.
«Trump is as engaged as ever — and using humor effectively, of course — and the biggest difference between now and then is that now it’s Democrats who are demanding a specific policy change,» Wolking said in a Wednesday email to Fox News Digital. «They voted against funding the government because they want taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants, and that’s why Trump and Republicans are well positioned to win the shutdown messaging battle this time.»
President Donald Trump’s White House denied claims that blaming Democrats for the shutdown breaks federal law. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Additionally, Republican strategist Matt Gorman said that Democrats have put themselves in a tough position since they were the ones that voted against the continuing resolution.
«Times have shown over and over through the years that the public supports funding the government. They penalize the party that attaches extra policy priorities to whatever bill does that,» Gorman, who previously served as the communications director for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said in a Wednesday email to Fox News Digital. «You’re already seeing moderate Democrats splinter off. As this goes on, I expect that to continue.»
Meanwhile, Trump is taking advantage of the shutdown to advance his priorities to whittle down the federal government in an unprecedented move. The White House’s Office of Management and Budget ordered agencies in September to draw up plans for a reduction-in-force in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
GOVERNMENT SHUTS DOWN AFTER CONGRESS DEADLOCKS ON SPENDING DEAL
Vice President JD Vance has adopted a proactive role carrying the administration’s position. (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press )
While federal employees typically are furloughed during government shutdowns, the Trump administration’s plans would permanently scale back the size of the federal workforce if a government shutdown occurs.
«Republicans must use this opportunity of Democrat forced closure to clear out dead wood, waste, and fraud,» Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday. «Billions of Dollars can be saved. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!»
Vice President JD Vance has adopted a proactive role carrying the administration’s position, and told reporters Tuesday he predicted the shutdown wouldn’t last long. Specifically, he said that evidence suggests moderate Democrats are «cracking a little» because they understand the «fundamental illogic» of the shutdown.
Still, he said that layoffs were forthcoming. Trump said Sunday that layoffs were «taking place right now» as thousands of workers’ jobs remain in jeopardy.
«We’re going to have to make things work,» Vance said. «And that means that we’re going to have to triage some certain things, that means certain people are going to have to get laid off. And we’re going to try to make sure that the American people suffer as little as possible from the shutdown.»
The White House said in a statement to Fox News Digital that every shutdown comes with consequences.
«The Democrats can reopen the government at any time,» White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said Monday.
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Violencia en el fútbol de Maldonado: un jugador fue imputado tras darle cabezazo a juez que le voló los dientes
El fútbol en el departamento de Maldonado volvió a ser noticia en Uruguay por terminar con incidentes.
Hace unos 20 días, un partido de la tercera división de Maldonado terminó con graves incidentes tras el golpe de cabeza de uno de los futbolistas de San Lorenzo contra el árbitro del partido Alexis Ferreira. El juez terminó con heridas en su boca y hasta perdió piezas dentales, al tiempo que el agresor debió ir a declarar este lunes a la Fiscalía y probablemente termine imputado por la agresión.
Ferreira, el árbitro del encuentro, contó entonces a la radio local Cadena del Mar que la agresión se dio al final del partido, después de que decidiera expulsar a dos jugadores que se acercaron a insultarlo. Durante el partido el ambiente ya había estado espeso: uno de los jugadores se había ido encima de él luego de una tarjeta amarilla. “Perdí piezas dentales, tuve mucha sangre y me sentí mareado. Fue muy fuerte”, señaló.
El agresor fue imputado este lunes por el delito de lesiones personales. Como medidas cautelares, se le impuso la prohibición de salir del país, de participar en actividades deportivas y de acercarse a menos de 500 metros de la víctima durante 120 días.
La abogada del futbolista, Karen Pintos, expresó tras la audiencia que su defendido “está dispuesto a colaborar” con los gastos del tratamiento al que debió someterse el árbitro, que sufrió una fractura nasal y perdió dos piezas dentales. Según consignó FM Gente, Pintos señaló que su cliente le pidió disculpas al agredido, algo que fue “bien recibido”.
Tras el fallo judicial, la Asociación de Árbitros de Maldonado Capital emitió un comunicado en el que expresa su conformidad con el fallo. “Consideramos que esta resolución marca un antes y un después para todo lo que concierne al deporte”, dice el texto.
Este fin de semana, en tanto, otra vez se viralizaron imágenes violentas: los jugadores terminaron arriba del techo de los vestuarios, tirándose palas y otros objetos.
El video fue difundido por el medio local FM Gente, que informó que los incidentes se dieron cuando terminó el encuentro entre Atlético Fernandino y San Carlos, que finalizó 2-2. Al momento en que los policías llegaron hasta el lugar, ya no quedaba nadie y tampoco se presentó ninguna denuncia.
En las imágenes se aprecia cómo los futbolistas treparon hasta el techo de los vestuarios, mientras desde abajo voló un balde, que no llegó a impactar en ninguno de los presentes. Otro de los jugadores arrojó un objeto que no se logra identificar en el video, mientras que uno de ellos tiró una pala de construcción, que tampoco llegó a agredir a ninguno de los presentes.
Otros de los asistentes observaban los disturbios detrás de un muro.
Este partido era por la Liga Mayor de Maldonado. Lo que generó los incidentes fue que algunos futbolistas que estaban en la cancha arremetieron contra los suplentes, que gritaban contra este equipo, informó el noticiero Telemundo de Canal 12. Las palas que se ven en el video estaban en el lugar porque hay obras de remodelación en la cancha.
Los vecinos y quienes estaban en la cancha fueron los que llamaron a la Policía, ante el temor que tenían de que la pelea terminara en una batalla campal. Sin embargo, los efectivos no arrestaron a nadie porque cuando llegaron hasta allí ya se habían ido todos.
Como no hubo denuncia policial, no se inició una investigación penal por estos incidentes. La Fiscalía uruguaya tiene la potestad de actuar de oficio ante situaciones de este tipo, pero hasta ahora no ha informado si lo hará.
En el fútbol de Maldonado piden una mayor presencia policial ante los incidentes que se han reiterado en las últimas jornadas. Incluso pretenden que esa presencia se concrete dentro de las canchas.
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Kamala Harris-endorsed candidate in hot seat for million-dollar DC home hundreds of miles outside district
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FIRST ON FOX: Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District, Dan Koh, is facing scrutiny for owning a million-dollar home hundreds of miles from the district in Washington, D.C.
Koh, who held several senior roles in former President Joe Biden’s White House, is running in a crowded race to replace Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton, who is running for the Senate. He has received the endorsement of Harris, who called him a «fighter» who «knows how to get things done.»
Though running in a suburban Massachusetts district, Koh and his wife own a $1.3 million home in a swanky neighborhood by Capitol Hill, which they purchased in 2022, according to the website for the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue.
The two also own a home in Andover, Massachusetts, which sits within the 6th Congressional District, according to the North Essex Registry of Deeds. The Massachusetts home was purchased in 2019 for $810,000.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed former senior White House official Dan Koh for Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo; Official White House Photo by Stephanie Chasez)
Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, knocked Koh over the home, telling Fox News Digital that «living full-time in D.C. with a no-show house in Massachusetts seems to be a family tradition amongst MassDems.»
She also criticized another Massachusetts Democrat, Sen. Ed Markey, who she said is «known in the Bay State as the ‘Senator from Chevy Chase,’» because he «is rarely seen in his alleged hometown in Massachusetts.»
«Dan Koh is now looking to follow in that tradition. What a shame for actual residents of Massachusetts who deserve better,» added Carnevale.
In response, a spokesperson for Koh’s campaign told Fox News Digital that «Dan lives full-time at his home in Andover, which he and his wife have owned for over 6 years.»
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US Capitol Building at sunset on Jan. 30, 2025. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)
The spokesperson said that Koh «lived in D.C. during his time as a senior official in the White House during the Biden-Harris administration with his family.»
Tax documents available on the district’s Office of Tax and Revenue’s website show that Koh and his wife still own the D.C. home as of August.
Harris endorsed Koh on Oct. 28, saying: «During our time in the White House, I saw Dan’s steadfast drive to make life better — and more affordable — for working people.»
«He knows how to get things done, will be the fighter you deserve, and is ready on day one,» said Harris, adding, «I’m proud to endorse him and encourage everyone in Massachusetts’ 6th District to support his campaign.»
FORMER VP KAMALA HARRIS ADVOCATES FOR LOWERING THE VOTING AGE
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Wiltern Theatre on Sept. 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Harris is in the midst of a 15-city book tour following the release of her new book «107 Days,» recounting her presidential campaign against President Donald Trump. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
A statement by Koh’s campaign said that he is among the first candidates Harris has endorsed in the 2025-26 campaign cycle, which the campaign said demonstrates «the critical importance of electing a strong, effective Democratic leader to represent the 6th District.»
Koh said he is «honored that Vice President Harris has endorsed our campaign for Massachusetts’ 6th District,» adding, «I personally witnessed the Vice President’s tireless dedication to the American people every day in the administration.»
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He added, «I’ll be ready on day one to bring the same brand of leadership to Capitol Hill, getting to work to deliver results for families of our commonwealth and our country.»
Fox News Digital reached out to Harris for contact but did not immediately receive a response.
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