Democrats are intensifying threats to force a government shutdown next month, aiming to halt President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s plans to freeze spending and dismantle federal agencies. With the March 14 funding deadline approaching, lawmakers see a strategic opportunity to block sweeping changes proposed by the administration.

President-elect Donald Trump has declared that any impending government shutdown is President Joe Biden’s responsibility to resolve. Insisting on significant changes to the debt limit, Trump’s demands set the stage for a potential fiscal showdown as funding deadlines approach.

In a significant setback for President-elect Donald Trump, the House of Representatives rejected his plan to fund government operations and suspend the debt ceiling, heightening the risk of a government shutdown before the midnight deadline.

With less than 24 hours remaining, Congress races against the clock to prevent a government shutdown. Without a last-minute funding deal, the government could halt operations, prompting urgent action from lawmakers.