As the federal government shutdown unfolds, Republicans and Democrats engage in a blame game, causing iconic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor to close temporarily.

The Trump administration, echoing Vice President JD Vance, accuses Democrats of stalling due to health coverage extensions for illegal immigrants. Democrats counter, advocating for healthcare funding under the Affordable Care Act to curb increasing insurance premiums for American families.

Amid the stalemate, the anticipated economic fallout risks hundreds of thousands of jobs and basic services, while both parties employ memes and misinformation in this escalating political skirmish.

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