Sen. Andy Kim says he’s open to shutting down the government if Trump continues dismantling agencies
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Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., indicated Sunday that he is open to working with other Democrats to deny Republicans the votes necessary to keep the government funded ahead of a key deadline next month if the Trump administration continues reshaping federal agencies and programs. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Sen. Andy Kim said he may help block government funding if Republicans and the Trump administration keep cutting and weakening federal agencies.
Key Points:
- Kim said Democrats should not automatically help pass a continuing resolution if the Trump administration keeps changing agencies after funding is approved.
- He pointed to cuts and restructuring at agencies such as USAID and the Department of Education as a reason to push back.
- Kim said Republicans should be blamed if they cannot gather enough votes to keep the government funded.
- Other Democrats have also raised concerns that the White House is not respecting past budget deals.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A shutdown fight could delay paychecks, federal services, loans, and benefits for workers, patients, and households.
Positive Impact
A funding standoff could pressure Republicans and the Trump administration to slow agency cuts and follow approved budgets.
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Primary subject of the article; he states he is open to helping block government funding if the Trump.
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Major political bloc whose possible refusal to support funding is central to the shutdown threat.
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Central political actor whose administration’s actions toward federal agencies are the main trigger for Kim’s remarks.
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Major political bloc in the funding standoff; the article centers on whether they can secure the votes to.
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Named senator quoted as a supporting voice raising similar concerns about the funding fight.
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Named federal agency cited as one of the institutions the Trump administration is allegedly gutting.
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NBC News program where Senator Andy Kim made his comments, but not a central subject of the article.
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