Trump wields axe over 'Democrat Agencies' as shutdown blame game rages

The article discusses President Trump's stance on the ongoing government shutdown, which has been a subject of blame-shifting between the administration and the Democratic party. Trump has suggested that the shutdown could be an opportunity to "clear out dead wood" from certain government agencies, which he has referred to as "Democrat Agencies." The article does not provide any specific details on which agencies or employees Trump is referring to, nor does it indicate whether he plans to take any concrete actions to "clear out" these individuals. The article also does not offer any insight into the administration's willingness to compromise with the Democrats to end the shutdown. Overall, the article presents the president's comments as a continuation of the ongoing blame game between the two parties, without delving into the nuances of the shutdown or offering any clear path forward for resolving the impasse.