Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close
October 1, 2025
The government shutdown has sparked intense political battles, with both parties blaming each other even as major job cuts — and major disruptions to iconic sites like the Liberty Bell and Pearl Harbor — have begun taking hold. The Trump administration falsely accused Democrats of blocking a stopgap measure to extend health coverage to people in the country illegally. Democrats countered by saying they want to renew health care subsidies to prevent insurance premium spikes. Neither side shows signs of backing down, even though the shutdown could impact many important public services. Pre-shutdown polling showed mixed opinions on who is to blame, though attitudes could shift the longer it goes.