GOP SHUTDOWN

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

Shutdown ENDS: The 8 Democrats Who BETRAYED Voters as the ACA Health Subsidies TRAP is Unleashed.

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BREAKING: Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Pass Bill to Reopen Government

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Schumer, Dems Offer Proposal to Reopen Government

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Government Shutdown day 39: Thune holds Saturday Senate session

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Bernie Explains the Senate Fight That's Doubling Healthcare Premiums While The Rich Get Tax Breaks.

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WATCH: Fox News Segment IMPLODES As Their Audience Just REVOLTED

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Senate set to hold 14th vote to reopen government amid shutdown

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Federal judge weighs in SNAP funding fight amid government shutdown

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New signs of progress of ending the government shutdown | Oct. 30, 2025

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This Week In Politics, A Big-Picture Look at Where We Are Right Now | Explainer

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The Truth About America’s Shutdown: Robert Reich Explains What’s at Stake

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Democrats and Republicans remain at impasse amid government shutdown

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Republicans set to propose bill to pay federal workers through government shutdown

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Govt. shutdown impacts: federal workers without pay, SNAP funding at risk of running out

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Why this government shutdown hits the DC area harder than ever

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More than 500,000 federal workers miss first paycheck due to government shutdown

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Government Shutdown 2025: No pay deal; airports brace for delays

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