how communities come together to help

@Allelse Haven't heard that expression in a while but yeah it is true.

They screwed up by voting that POS into office, they might as well continue to delude themselves.

They know they p3cker'ed up but it can be hard to admit. I guess it is a moot point now.

@HoeBag do you know how the 60 vote rule works

@HoeBag

the 2025 government shutdown, congressional gridlock is primarily fueled by partisan disagreements over federal spending levels, Affordable Care Act subsidies, and presidential power over congressionally-approved funds.

the president is the head of the executive branch, they cannot unilaterally end a government shutdown or force Congress to pass spending bills

Most federal government employees are not getting paid during the 2025 shutdown, including both furloughed workers and those deemed essential who must continue working. Some exceptions exist for employees funded outside of the annual appropriations process.

Most federal employees are expected to receive back pay after the current government shutdown ends, as required by the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019

The White House ballroom construction is being funded by private donations from numerous corporations, wealthy individuals, and President Donald Trump himself. Taxpayer money is not being used for the project

For the most part, payments for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)—the main "welfare" program—are continuing during the 2025 government shutdown

@AngelUnforgiven yep and different families have been bringing food into school today too. were also going to have a food pantry set up during it. We also had more requests for food boxes from students families you think at a private school food wouldnt be a concern but we do have families whose kids attend our school on scholarship and others who are not recieving paychecks because they work for the federal government. my brother in laws baby momma i guess you could call her lol is in the military and he didnt recieve his daughters child support because the military not getting paid

@496sbc they say that because the republicans control the senate to a point but this kind of bill requires 60 votes theres only 53 republican senators

@Mountainlady16 yeap i know and tnx u for telling me

@Mountainlady16 😐 So Orange peel controls the senate and still can't get anything done? I guess he really is running the government like one of his businesses.