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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2025 10:08 pm
The federal government shut down at midnight Wednesday, the third such lapse under President Donald Trump, plunging the country into familiar uncertainty. For LGBTQ+ lawmakers, the standoff is not only evidence of dysfunction but also a direct threat to health care access, equality, and the stability of families nationwide.
Source: https://www.advocate.com/politics/dems- ... ant-govern