How a government shutdown could give Trump more power | NYGazet

A fight between Republicans and Democrats could lead to an Oct. 1 federal government shutdown, leaving President Donald Trump and his congressional allies in charge of the government. What can Trump do on his own?

Trump’s Office of Management and Budget under Russell Vought has moved with more executive authority over spending, which is typically left to Congress. The administration took steps to cancel foreign aid and asserted power to withhold billions of do... [5025 chars]