Trump views government shutdown as chance to cut Democratic priorities
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President Trump views the government shutdown as an opportunity to cut federal agencies and targets Democratic-leaning projects for funding cuts, blaming Democrats for the shutdown and hinting at potential firings of federal workers.
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- Trump sees 'unprecedented opportunity' to cut government during shutdown Fox News
- Trump budget chief says firings are coming in 'one to two' days due to shutdown NBC News
- Furloughs, closures and mass firings threats: What's next in the shutdown fight NPR
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