Trump’s Budget Requests Complicate Last-Minute Efforts to Avert Shutdown

Congress faces a potential government shutdown in 11 days as funding negotiations stall. Lawmakers must pass a funding bill by March 14th to prevent a shutdown, but disagreements over budget cuts and executive spending authority have delayed progress. Republicans back spending reductions led by the Department of Government Efficiency, while Democrats oppose measures that bypass congressional oversight. President Donald Trump’s administration has requested add-ons, including military spending adjustments and IRS cuts, further complicating talks.