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Urgent: Congress Signals Shutdown Looming as Trips Get Canceled

UPDATE: Congressional lawmakers have just revealed a serious warning about a potential federal government shutdown. A report from Axios confirms that several congressional trips scheduled for next week have been abruptly canceled as the deadline approaches at midnight on September 30.

The Science, Space and Technology Committee was set to visit New Mexico’s Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories, but sources indicate that these plans have been scrapped due to the impending shutdown. Senior sources from both parties emphasized that these trips were funded by taxpayer money, making it a logistical and financial challenge to proceed during a shutdown.

In a significant development, a Republican leadership source noted that the decisions to cancel the trips were made by individual members rather than by party leadership. However, not every planned trip has been canceled, indicating ongoing negotiations.

Congress is currently facing a critical stalemate regarding a short-term funding bill or a complete appropriation for the fiscal year. With Republicans controlling the House, Senate, and White House, they require support from at least seven Senate Democrats to pass any funding legislation under Senate rules.

Democrats are insisting that any agreement must restore drastic health care spending cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and include subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Adding to the tension, President Donald Trump has canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders aimed at negotiations, signaling a reluctance to compromise on these crucial issues.

The countdown to the potential shutdown is tightening, and with only days left, the stakes are higher than ever. As negotiations stall, the implications for federal employees, services, and the economy loom large. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected as lawmakers grapple with these urgent decisions.

As this story develops, citizens are urged to stay informed about the potential impacts of a government shutdown on essential services and funding. The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated, as the clock ticks down to the deadline.

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