As the shutdown drags on, the threat of permanent cuts is mired in politics
President Trump is meeting with his budget director, Russ Vought, about what additional cuts to make during the shutdown, and…
October 2025
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House Minority Leader Jeffries defends Democrats’ healthcare push amid shutdown
NPR’s Scott Detrow talks with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on his Democratic Party’s strategy to resolve the government shutdown.
Shutdown fears leave voters in Georgia wondering who to blame
Voters in critical swing areas of Georgia are preparing to weather the consequences of a federal shutdown and question which…
The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it’s retribution
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said the funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which…
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., talks about the government shutdown
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-NY, about the ongoing budget negotiations and the impact of the government…