The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.

Media reports suggest the Trump admin is violating federal law by blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to address reporters Monday afternoon as the government shutdown enters its sixth day. President Trump has stayed out of the fray on Capitol Hill,

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett told CNBC on Monday morning that the government shutdown will cost the U.S. GDP about $15 billion per week.

The partial government shutdown stems from congressional disagreement over healthcare provisions, whereas the previous shutdown pitted the White House against lawmakers.

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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt accused the press of asking "dishonest questions" about the government shutdown and the GOP's opposition to paying for illegal aliens' unpaid hospital bills: KAROLINE LEAVITT: I would also like to add,

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Cabinet secretaries will decide government cuts when asked if Project 2025 is the "the blueprint for shrinking the government."