Trump Calls for End to Government Shutdown, Aims to Stabilize Markets

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Congress to end the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday, following the House's failure to pass budget legislation before the January 30 deadline.

In a post on "Truth Social," Trump confirmed he is collaborating closely with House Speaker Mike Johnson to resolve the crisis, pass the budget, and send it directly to his office for immediate signing.

Trump stated: "We cannot afford a long, pointless, and destructive shutdown that will cause significant harm to our country."

Last Friday, the Senate reached an agreement on securing temporary funding; however, a vote in the House on the new budget laws is not expected until Tuesday, after which the President would sign them.

This crisis follows the deaths of American citizens in Minneapolis linked to shootings amid intensified deportation measures promoted by the Trump administration.

Since the shutdown began, several agencies have ceased operations due to funding shortfalls, though the impact this time is less severe compared to the previous 43-day shutdown in November, which was the longest in U.S. history.

Johnson noted in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday that their goal is to secure budget funding by Tuesday to avoid a repeat of the lengthy shutdown crisis.

The current partial shutdown occurs as metal markets experience a noticeable uptick, with gold and silver prices rising by over 2% following significant selling pressure.