Headline Roundup • May 2nd, 2017
"Good Shutdown" in September?
Summary from the AllSides News Team
President Donald Trump made a strong statement on Tuesday, saying that he supports a government shutdown in September to fix the "mess."
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Trump's frustration with budget compromise has him considering merits of a 'shutdown'
Los Angeles Times
News
Congress looks set to enact a bipartisan spending bill to avert an imminent government shutdown. But President Trump is suggesting he'd actually welcome a shutdown the next time around.
Trump: US ‘needs a good shutdown’
The Hill
News
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "good shutdown" in September to fix the "mess” in government.
President Trump Calls for a "Good Shutdown" in September to Fix Government "Mess"
Townhall
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President Donald Trump made a bold statement on Tuesday, saying that he supports a government shutdown in September to fix the "mess."
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