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Claim Text: In September, President Trump — aware that we needed a new government funding bill on Oct. 1 — instructed Republicans in Congress to draft a budget and refuse to deal with Democrats.
Simplified Text: President Trump instructed Republicans to draft a budget and refuse to deal with Democrats.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM (8 months ago)

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