U.S. gov't shuts down; Dems, Republicans trade blame - UPI.com

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

38% : During a press conference in the White House earlier Tuesday as the shutdown loomed, Trump said if the government closes, they could cut programs, the federal budget and benefits.
28% : Now, with that being said, we can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible by them, like cutting vast numbers of people out, cutting things that they like, cutting programs that they like," Trump said.
25% : Minnesota violated Title IX over transgender athletes Government shutdown puts federal workers, public services at risk Trump tells military leaders that U.S. cities could be used as 'training grounds'
24% : The fight was over billions in border-wall funding Trump wanted that the Democrats resisted.

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