Without Trump's signature, about 14 million people could lose those extra benefits, according to Labor Department data. A partial government shutdown will begin on Tuesday unless Congress can agree a stop-gap government funding bill before then. After months of wrangling, Republicans and Democrats agreed to the package last weekend, with the support of the White House. A source familiar with the situation said Trump's objection to the bill caught many White House officials by surprise. On Saturday, he was scheduled to remain in Mar-a-Lago, where the bill has been sent and awaits his decision.

Source: bd News24 December 26, 2020 04:52 UTC