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Joining us now for the latest on this government shutdown, Tobin Marcus Wolf's uh researches head of US policy and politics. I don't Good to see you, Tobin. I I don't know what u what forces Democrats uh to fold on this at this point, but the spectre of Russ vote.I just uh reading a piece on how much zeal he has for trying to shrink the government. Uh, even Lindsey Graham was warning that you you should pay attention because he he wants to do this. So, does that get Democrats to will will another five senat ...

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Government Funding & Political Standoff - The government shutdown is portrayed as avoidable, contingent on Senate Democrats passing the House-approved bill [1] - The core issue is framed as a simple 24-page bill to fund the government [2] - The situation is described as Democrats holding the American people hostage for political gain [2] Impasse & Resolution - The speaker highlights the question of how the situation will end [1] - The proposed resolution involves the Senate Democrats adopting the House-passed bill [1]

Caffrey, your name was mentioned earlier. General Herring said that you were a mentor of her his and your name came up because I was explaining that what I had the honor to learn when I serve on the armed services committee being around generals and admirals. You always think the generals and the admirals are in charge. No, it's actually the retired generals and the retired admirals who are their mentors that they always look up to.So when you saw those 800 military leaders in that room, you actually, it re ...

The 2025 US government shutdown is projected to last more than 2 weeks.The 2018-2019 shutdown lasted 35 days.This shutdown will change America's politics heavily.It will also impact the markets and any related public services.Yes, you still have to pay your taxes.Polymarket (@Polymarket):JUST IN: The government shutdown isn’t projected to end anytime soon.40% chance it lasts more than 2 weeks — that would make it one of the longest shutdowns in history.https://t.co/sGxprFh29Q ...