Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer


Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer

By Elizabeth Elkind Fox News Published March 1, 2025 4:00am EST Democrats and Republicans in Congress are gearing up to blame each other for a potential partial government shutdown next month, even as negotiations to avoid the pitfall continue. "The federal government will run out of money on March 14. Republicans, who control Congress and thus decide whether the government shuts down, will bring to the floor tomorrow arguably one of the worst budget bills ever," Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, wrote on X recently. With just over 10 days left in session before the deadline, congressional Republicans are tentatively looking at passing a short-term extension of last year's federal funding, known as a continuing resolution (CR), while potentially modifying it to account for priorities set by President Donald Trump, Fox News Digital was told. It could also include extra funding for military readiness to ease defense hawks' concerns