On its second day, the U.S. government shutdown exposes deep partisan paralysis, threatening livelihoods and global stability.
Washington has plunged into its second day of shutdown after midnight on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats failed to secure a budget deal. The deadlock has already forced thousands of federal employees into furloughs, with warnings that many could face permanent layoffs if the impasse drags on.
The political standoff is not just crippling America’s federal machinery but also shaking international confidence in U.S. governance. Allies—including Israel, which relies on American leadership for regional stability—are watching closely as America’s domestic chaos risks weakening its global role. This self-inflicted crisis underscores the cost of political brinkmanship, while adversaries like Iran and Hamas seize every opportunity to exploit American weakness.
