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The U. S. Congress may be playing the Grinch this Christmas. If lawmakers don’t make a last-minute deal, the U. S. government could shut down at 12:01 am on Saturday. That’s left Americans wanting to know how a government shutdown could impact their lives—and their holiday season. A government shutdown kicks in when Congress can’t pass new funding for federal agencies.

It's heartbreaking to think of a child with cancer. As part of their treatment, children with cancer often receive chemotherapy and radiation. In other words, it's pure hell. And then, if they are lucky enough to be 'cured,' there are consequences for chemo and radiation—so many after-effects. But if you're a "pro-life" Republican, fuck those kids. Via the Rolling Stone: Less than 48 hours before defaulting and triggering a shutdown, Congress is still scrambling to pass a stopgap funding resolution that will keep the U.

With Republicans failure to pass a spending bill after Elon Musk and Donald Trump destroyed the bipartisan deal from the government Thursday, the Demented One is now claiming it's Biden's problem because he's president. Oh, and the MAGATs will help President Biden pass it if they can? Suuure, we believe you. Trump destroys things and then blames others for the problems he causes.

Cook Political Report: “Republicans’ success at the ballot box in 2024 was decisive but not overwhelming. The GOP owes its continued control of the House to a mere 7,309 votes spread across three districts. At the presidential level, Donald Trump owes his Electoral College victory to 229,766 voters out of 155.2 million cast.

Don’t forget, 10% goes to the Big Guy.

While it is in vogue to discuss reckless government spending and much is in fact wasted, the truth is that most federal spending won’t be fair game for Trump.