US Government Shutdown Challenges Congressional Influence and Political Dynamics
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The US government shutdown is weakening Congress's control over federal spending, as President Trump reallocates funds and takes unilateral actions, raising concerns about the erosion of congressional authority and constitutional boundaries amid partisan disputes.
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