US Government Shutdown Continues as President Trump Threatens to Cut 'Democratic Agencies' Amid Global Unrest
President Trump escalates rhetoric during an ongoing US government shutdown, threatening cuts to 'Democratic agencies.' Meanwhile, the globe witnesses unrest from violent protests in Morocco and Sudan to a fatal scaffolding collapse in Ethiopia, as economic and security concerns mount.
The United States government shutdown has entered its second day as political deadlock continues in Congress. President Trump, in decisive remarks, threatened to cut what he calls “Democratic agencies,” urging an “unprecedented opportunity” to restructure government spending. While Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over funding provisions, the shutdown has led to the closure of federal services and looming layoffs that the White House says may reach thousands.
The reverberations of Washington’s turmoil are felt worldwide. In Morocco, persistent youth-led demonstrations have resulted in at least three deaths, with law enforcement facing scrutiny after reports of police gunfire during protests against perceived corruption. Additionally, the United Nations has raised alarms over “ethnically driven” violence in Sudan’s el-Fasher, where paramilitary assaults have reportedly killed more than 90 people within the past month.
Elsewhere, tragedy struck in Ethiopia where a scaffolding collapse at an Orthodox Christian church killed 36 worshippers, triggering nationwide mourning. In the UK, a car ramming and stabbing incident outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur resulted in multiple casualties, highlighting ongoing concerns about security during religious gatherings.
There have also been notable developments in global politics and business. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin issued stern warnings to Europe regarding perceived provocations, claiming almost all of NATO is now arrayed against Russia. Meanwhile, Tesla reported a sales surge ahead of an EV tax credit expiration, though experts predict a sales decline will soon follow.
As these stories unfold, international attention remains fixed on how US political tensions and global unrest will impact economic and security landscapes across continents.