The federal government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, halting pay for federal employees and suspending nonessential services.

In North Texas, the political divide mirrors national tensions, with two prominent lawmakers — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas — offering sharply opposing views.

Both lawmakers are blaming the opposite party for the impasse.

"This really goes to show you just how ineffective the Republicans are when it comes to governance," Crockett said.

"So, it is Chuck Schumer and the Democrats who caused the shutdown," Cruz said.

Shutdown follows familiar political pattern

The Senate once again failed to reach the 60 votes needed to pass the House-approved continuing resolution. Crockett pointed to a trend in shutd

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