White House Warns 'Democrat Shutdown' Threatens U.S. Nuclear Security Efforts

The White House warns that a Democrat shutdown could endanger U.S. nuclear security, as 80% of the National Nuclear Security Administration faces furloughs due to funding disputes.

• The White House criticized the Democrat shutdown, stating it threatens national security by potentially furloughing 80% of the National Nuclear Security Administrations workforce.
• White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers emphasized that the failure to pass a clean, bipartisan funding extension jeopardizes the safety and management of nuclear weapons.
• Mike Rogers, a prominent Michigan politician, echoed concerns about the implications of this funding lapse on the Federal government of the United States and its nuclear security initiatives.