Is Congress willing to curb Trump’s approach to executive power?
President Trump’s expansive interpretation of executive power is continuing to reshape federal spending in a government shutdown.
October 2025
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VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics
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Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado talks about the ongoing shutdown
Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it’s affecting federal workers in his state.