Democratic Leaders Address Government Shutdown After Budget Stalemate | APT

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Top House Democrats held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol following the partial government shutdown triggered by a budget impasse. Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) were among the speakers, sharply criticizing Republican leadership for failing to reach a bipartisan funding deal. The lawmakers highlighted the shutdown’s immediate impact on federal workers, families, and public services, while reaffirming their commitment to protecting healthcare, education, and economic stability. With Congress deadlocked, Democrats called for responsible governance and warned against political brinkmanship. This report brings you key moments from the press conference and what’s next in the push to reopen the government. #GovernmentShutdown #PeteAguilar #TedLieu #HouseDemocrats #USCapitol #BudgetImpasse #Shutdown2025 #CongressNews #DemocraticLeadership #PressConference #FederalFunding