Trump wields axe over 'Democrat Agencies' as shutdown blame game rages

As the US government shutdown reached its third day, President Trump announced plans to work with his budget director to identify "Democrat Agencies" for funding cuts, while refusing to include healthcare subsidies demanded by Democrats. Congressional Republicans and Democrats continued blaming each other for the shutdown, which has left approximately 750,000 federal employees on unpaid leave and essential workers working without pay. The Office of Management and Budget has already paused billions in funding for Democratic states, including $18 billion in New York infrastructure projects.