US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RISK RISES OVER IRAN WAR Congressional Democrats are considering using the December 11 government funding deadline to pressure President Trump to end the war with Iran, Bloomberg reports. Democrats could block spending legislation or restrict funding for military operations, potentially triggering another federal government shutdown. The party faces a choice between acting immediately or waiting until January, when Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress. The Pentagon is also seeking at least $350 billion in additional funding, complicating negotiations.(彭博社)