How a government shutdown could give Trump more power
Snippet of Article: "...Trump could use a shutdown to dismantle government functions, wrote Max Stier, chief executive of the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit focused on improving the federal government.
If lawmakers can’t reach a deal, Stier wrote, Trump and Vought “will have enormous latitude to determine which services, programs, and employees can be sidelined, decisions that could go far beyond what has occurred during past shutdowns.”
Beyond the Antideficiency Act, which says the government cannot spend money or incur debts without Congress’ authority..."
Source: PBS