Democrats are facing backlash from both sides of the aisle for their stance on the government shutdown amid a funding fight with Republicans. Critics, including Republican officials and political commentators, are slamming the Democrats for what they perceive as using the shutdown as leverage in negotiations.

JD Vance, a Republican Senate hopeful, condemned the Democrats for "hostage-taking" tactics in the fight over government funding. He argued that the shutdown was hurting American families and small businesses, and called on Democrats to put partisan politics aside.

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, a Democrat, also criticized his own party's approach to the shutdown. He warned that the Democrats were sending the wrong message by allowing the government to shut down over political disagreements.

Meanwhile, a new GOP report has accused Democrats of trying to undermine healthcare in the midst of the government shutdown standoff. The report alleges that the Democrats are jeopardizing the health and well-being of millions of Americans by using the shutdown as a bargaining chip.

As the funding fight continues, the spotlight remains on the Democrats and their actions in the government shutdown.