video screenshot

 

US Vice President JD Vance has announced that the government is likely heading towards a shutdown following a meeting at the White House. The statement was made after discussions with congressional leaders and US President Donald Trump did not result in an agreement on extending funding.The shutdown will commence at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday unless Congress reaches a deal, which could potentially disrupt many services.vices.

 

This latest government shutdown threat is due to a deadlock in budget negotiations between Democrat and Republican leaders. Funding is set to expire as the fiscal year concludes, pressing Congress to act swiftly to prevent service disruptions. Similar situations have occurred in the past when political disagreements hampered funding approvals, affecting thousands of government workers.

 

Experts warn that a shutdown could lead to immediate impacts on federal services and employees, including unpaid leave for many. Vice President Vance blamed the Democrats, suggesting their refusal to compromise was the main obstacle. However, Democrats have countered that the proposed funding terms are unreasonable and do not address key concerns.

 

Looking ahead, Congress faces intense pressure to negotiate a last-minute deal. Failure to extend funding could see widespread effects on numerous government operations. Meanwhile, unrelated to the budget talks, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• US government is on the brink of a shutdown due to stalled budget talks.
• Vice President Vance blames Democrats for lacking cooperation.
• Impact expected on federal services if no agreement is reached by Wednesday.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from ABC News 2025-09-30

 

 

 

And there's me thinking the republicans have a majority after their so-called landslide.

2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

And there's me thinking the republicans have a majority after their so-called landslide.

They don’t have 60 votes in the Senate.  

17 minutes ago, webfact said:

Experts warn that a shutdown could lead to immediate impacts on federal services and employees, including unpaid leave for many.

Who are these experts? 

I’m thinking it’s going to shut down then the blame storm will begin after all the major stumbling block is health care and the Republicans are desperate to kill it.Its been their mantra for years.

21 hours ago, webfact said:

The shutdown will commence at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday unless Congress reaches a deal, which could potentially disrupt many services.vices.

If the so called “democrats” (which they are not) don’t vote to avoid the shutdown then they’ll be shooting themselves in the rear again, giving Trump all the power to permanently layoff and eliminate many government employees and programs. If they capitulate and vote to avoid the shutdown then they will look like they’re working with Trump by their loony base. They’re damned if they do and damned if they don’t. Anyway, it’s quite entertaining watching the lefties dig themselves in deeper into a hole they eventually won’t be able to climb out of.

The democrats are willing to compromise.

The maga fascists don't want compromise.

They want total capitulation. 

Just now, Jingthing said:

The democrats are willing to compromise.

The maga fascists don't want compromise.

They want total capitulation. 

Sounds like something that a leftie fascist would say.

1 minute ago, novacova said:

Sounds like something that a leftie fascist would say.

That's a favorite tactic of fascists -- calling the opposition what they are.

Also to point out, many of the most relentless voices against maga fascism are traditional conservatives and republicans.

It's not about left vs. right.

It's about fighting the dark forces that are killing American democracy.

14 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

That's a favorite tactic of fascists -- calling the opposition what they are.

Exactly, as you’re the #1 premier forum member here that is obsessively and constantly doing it day in and day out, very predictable and not to mention it looks quite silly.

24 minutes ago, novacova said:

Sounds like something that a leftie fascist would say.

And you sound exactly like what a Russian bot would say.

6 minutes ago, novacova said:

Exactly, as you’re the #1 premier forum member here that is obsessively and constantly doing it day in and day out, very predictable and not to mention it looks quite silly.

Regardless if some people object to the word fascism to accurately describe the Trump-Maga movement there is ZERO doubt that it is a deeply and dangerously AUTHORITARIAN movement that can be seen to have very dark parallels with other such movements both currently in other countries and also historically.

45 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Regardless if some people object to the word fascism to accurately describe the Trump-Maga movement there is ZERO doubt that it is a deeply and dangerously AUTHORITARIAN movement that can be seen to have very dark parallels with other such movements both currently in other countries and also historically.

You are incorrectly using the term fascist as it has been pointed out to you here many times. You don’t even know what the term means, you just throw it out there and misuse it possibly due to being conditioned by the media. Currently, Trump’s fame and power is actually inspired by the left, every reaction they make moves him further ahead. If the left would drop the “Get Trump!” obsession and get on with being adults and initiate constructive business then maybe they’d gain some traction. So go ahead and keep using those silly terms and keep losing in the progressive liberal leftist ghettos.

55 minutes ago, novacova said:

If the so called “democrats” (which they are not) don’t vote to avoid the shutdown then they’ll be shooting themselves in the rear again, giving Trump all the power to permanently layoff and eliminate many government employees and programs. If they capitulate and vote to avoid the shutdown then they will look like they’re working with Trump by their loony base. They’re damned if they do and damned if they don’t. Anyway, it’s quite entertaining watching the lefties dig themselves in deeper into a hole they eventually won’t be able to climb out of.

 

  

"Republican lawmakers would get a larger share of blame for a government shutdown than their Democratic counterparts if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement, a poll released Tuesday found.

 

The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, conducted last week, found that 38 percent of respondents would blame Republicans, while 27 percent would blame Democrats and 31 percent would fault both sides. Just 4 percent of respondents would blame neither party. "

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5529502-poll-blame-government-shutdown/

1 minute ago, TheAppletons said:

 

  

"Republican lawmakers would get a larger share of blame for a government shutdown than their Democratic counterparts if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement, a poll released Tuesday found.

 

The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, conducted last week, found that 38 percent of respondents would blame Republicans, while 27 percent would blame Democrats and 31 percent would fault both sides. Just 4 percent of respondents would blame neither party. "

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5529502-poll-blame-government-shutdown/

Of course, that’s what the delusional left likes to believe, as with everything else it’s going to backfire on them, again.

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

The democrats are willing to compromise.

The maga fascists don't want compromise.

They want total capitulation. 

leftie fascists say what? 

44 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Regardless if some people object to the word fascism to accurately describe the Trump-Maga movement there is ZERO doubt that it is a deeply and dangerously AUTHORITARIAN movement that can be seen to have very dark parallels with other such movements both currently in other countries and also historically.

No it not. 

25 minutes ago, TheAppletons said:

 

  

"Republican lawmakers would get a larger share of blame for a government shutdown than their Democratic counterparts if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement, a poll released Tuesday found.

 

The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, conducted last week, found that 38 percent of respondents would blame Republicans, while 27 percent would blame Democrats and 31 percent would fault both sides. Just 4 percent of respondents would blame neither party. "

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5529502-poll-blame-government-shutdown/

No matter what the poll states.  It's the Dems in the Senate who blocked the bill. 

12 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

No matter what the poll states.  It's the Dems in the Senate who blocked the bill. 

 

  Agreed and their main sticking point is ACA subsidies.  Here's why:

 

"Premiums for health plans purchased over the Affordable Care Act marketplace will more than double in 2026 if enhanced subsidies expire at year’s end as scheduled, according to an analysis published Tuesday by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group.

 

The finding comes as Democrats and Republicans are locked in a stalemate tied to the enhanced subsidies that threatens to shut down the federal government early Wednesday morning.

 

The enhanced subsidies, or enhanced premium tax credits, make health insurance premiums cheaper for 22 million ACA enrollees."

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5529502-poll-blame-government-shutdown/

 

 

Just now, TheAppletons said:

 

  Agreed and their main sticking point is ACA subsidies.  Here's why:

 

"Premiums for health plans purchased over the Affordable Care Act marketplace will more than double in 2026 if enhanced subsidies expire at year’s end as scheduled, according to an analysis published Tuesday by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group.

 

The finding comes as Democrats and Republicans are locked in a stalemate tied to the enhanced subsidies that threatens to shut down the federal government early Wednesday morning.

 

The enhanced subsidies, or enhanced premium tax credits, make health insurance premiums cheaper for 22 million ACA enrollees."

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5529502-poll-blame-government-shutdown/

 

 

The ACA subsidies were a temporary measure during COVID.   This prove the ACA does not work.  

2 minutes ago, Mike_Hunt said:

The ACA subsidies were a temporary measure during COVID.   This prove the ACA does not work.  

 

 What it proves is that the Administration doesn't care about screwing over low income Americans who depend upon that subsidy.  If you want to eliminate it, propose a better plan.

Sometimes i can agree with trump.

2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Sometimes i can agree with trump.

Like trump would own up to anything lol 😂 anyway looks like the shutdown is on perhaps they should cut the electricity to the White House and not fuel Air Force 1.why should we pay to haul you know who around to cheat at golf?

We don’t need no stinkin federal government. Let the states handle all services. This ought to cut the bloated government workforce! And … it may also remind MAGA what happens when you do not have those federal workers providing national government services to the citizens. Too bad Americans do not know more of their own nation’s history …

Post breaking forum rules removed

 

@FlorC rule 17.News articles are collected from recognised sources and may be consolidated or rewritten with AI assistance. Respectful discussion of the article content is welcome. Disrespectful comments about the articles, the use of AI, or the news team (e.g. “clickbait,” “slow news day,” mocking grammar, or AI taunts) are not permitted. Posts breaching this rule will be removed, and posting suspension or account closure may result. If you see an error in an article, please use the report function.

 

UPDATE:

 

Shutdown: US Govt Grinds to Halt as Congress Fails to Reach Deal

 

Picture courtesy of Wikipedia

 

The US federal government has officially shut down as Congress failed to pass a funding measure, marking the first shutdown since 2019. Despite ongoing discussions, leaders from both parties remained in deadlock, unable to reach an agreement to keep government operations running. The immediate impact sees federal departments grinding to a halt, with employees facing uncertainty.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1374702-shutdown-us-govt-grinds-to-halt-as-congress-fails-to-reach-deal/

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

That's a favorite tactic of fascists -- calling the opposition what they are.

 

As you prove on a daily basis. 

11 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

As you prove on a daily basis. 

So you're antifa.

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

That's a favorite tactic of fascists -- calling the opposition what they are.

Also to point out, many of the most relentless voices against maga fascism are traditional conservatives and republicans.

It's not about left vs. right.

It's about fighting the dark forces that are killing American democracy.

So, your favorite tactic is to call other people fascists?   

12 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

So, your favorite tactic is to call other people fascists?   

Not at all.

However, I don't see any logical reason to refrain from pointing out that mage movement is indeed a fascist movement.

But if that freaks you out, at the very least, acknowledge that it is an AUTHORITARIAN movement. 

People that deny even that are not worth even talking to.