DEVELOPING: Democrats Face Intensifying Pressure to End Shutdown Amid Gaza Evacuation Orders

BREAKING NEWS Developing: Democrats Face Intensifying Pressure to End Shutdown Amid Gaza Evacuation Orders The White House has announced the cancellation of $8 billion for energy projects in 16 blue states, as the federal government shutdown enters its second week. The move is the latest funding cut by the Trump administration. The immediate impact of this decision will be felt across these states, with thousands of jobs and infrastructure projects at risk of being halted or canceled. Vice President Mike Pence has warned that federal workforce layoffs will happen if the shutdown continues. In a separate development, Gaza City has received evacuation orders as tensions escalate in the region. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is adding to the pressure on Democrats to find a solution to end the shutdown. The cancellation of energy projects comes after weeks of budget negotiations between Congress and the White House have stalled. The shutdown has resulted in the interruption of government services, with many federal agencies operating at reduced capacity or closed altogether. As the situation continues to unfold, lawmakers are under increasing pressure to reach a deal to fund the government and avoid further disruptions. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*