Trump blames Democrats as US government shutdown enters sixth day

Republican and Democratic lawmakers remained deadlocked on Sunday over how to reopen the federal government – with President Donald Trump claiming job cuts were already under way as both sides accused each other of stalling talks. The standoff comes amid mounting economic uncertainty, with rising inflation, slowing hiring and a ballooning $2 trillion deficit intensifying pressure on Washington to reach a deal.

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