DEVELOPING: GOP Claims on Shutdown Cause Debunked as False, Contradicting Official Records.

BREAKING NEWS Federal Government Shutdown: GOP Claims Debunked as False, Contradicting Official Records The White House and congressional Republicans have been claiming that the federal government shutdown is caused by Democratic lawmakers' efforts to extend health care benefits to undocumented immigrants. However, this claim has been debunked by independent experts as completely false. According to official records, individuals who are in the country without proper documentation were already barred from receiving Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits. The Trump administration's Working Families Tax Cut Act, signed into law in July, does not change this policy. The shutdown is now entering its second week, with thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay. The impact on the economy and public services continues to grow by the day. Background context: The shutdown began after President Trump refused to sign a spending bill that did not include funding for his border wall. Democrats have repeatedly stated that they will not support any legislation that includes funds for the wall, leading to the current impasse. Current status: Negotiations between the White House and congressional leaders are ongoing, but no breakthrough has been announced yet. The shutdown is expected to continue until a deal can be reached on funding and policy issues. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*