We are now 5 days into a government shutdown with no end in sight and voters are still pinning most of the blame on the GOP. According to a new CBS poll, 39% of voters say President Trump and Republicans should be held responsible, while 30% say Democrats are to blame and 31% say both parties are at fault here. Here's what House Minority Leader Hakee Jeff and Speaker Mike Johnson had to say about where negotiations stand.Republicans, including Donald Trump, have gone radio silent. And what we've seen is neg ...

Government Shutdown & Political Stance - The government shutdown is on its fifth day, with both parties blaming each other for the stalemate [1] - Democrats accuse Republicans of refusing negotiations to reopen the government [1][2] - Republicans claim the shutdown is a Democratic ploy related to Senator Chuck Schumer's re-election [1][3] - Polls indicate Americans are blaming President Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, though many are unsure [4] - Democrats are using the shutdown to fight back against the Trump agenda, particularly regarding healthcare [4] Healthcare & ACA Subsidies - Healthcare premiums are expected to skyrocket, potentially doubling, if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire [5][6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of standing firm against Trump to prevent the expiration of ACA subsidies [6] - It is estimated that notices of premium increases will start arriving in approximately three weeks [7] - Millions of people could see their Medicaid taken away or dramatically reduced in the coming years [11] Project 2025 & Trump's Agenda - President Trump is embracing Project 2025, a far-right blueprint for mass federal workforce firings [13] - The speaker believes Trump has been trying to implement Project 2025 all along [14][15] - The speaker highlights the need to push back against the Trump agenda in legislatures and courts [15] Jeffrey Epstein Scandal - Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments about Jeffrey Epstein contradict the Trump administration's public statements [19] - Lutnick described Epstein's behavior and hinted at blackmail, raising questions about a potential cover-up [18][20] - The speaker calls for the release of the Epstein files, suggesting Trump is hiding something [22][23]

Group 1 - The 2025 Most Fundable Companies list recognizes 15 promising U.S.-based startups with strong investment potential, evaluated from over 2,300 early-stage companies [1][3] - The winning companies span diverse industries including aerospace, medical technology, construction, consumer health, and sustainable packaging [2][4] - The program aims to connect startups with investors while highlighting business viability, but selection does not constitute investment advice [3] Group 2 - Notable companies include Avol, developing autonomous electric aircraft, and Azure Printed Homes, utilizing recycled polymers and 3D printing for home construction [2] - Healthcare and biotechnology companies such as Siren Biotechnology, focusing on cancer therapy, and Somnair, developing a treatment for sleep apnea, are included [5] - Consumer-focused ventures like Scarlet by RedDrop, offering puberty education products, and Mela Vitamins, addressing wellness for people of color, are also recognized [6] Group 3 - Additional honorees include PVpallet, providing reusable shipping platforms, and Space Phoenix Systems, enabling logistics for space transport [8]

Joining us now is Democratic Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of the great Commonwealth of Delaware. Senator, thank you very much for coming to the weekend. >> Thank you for having me.It's good to be here. >> So to channel Senator Senator Thood and House Speaker Johnson, when are you going to vote to open reopen the government. It's very good impersonation.>> Yes. >> I don't know if that was a good impersonation. Thank you.But I I will say um with all seriousness for Democrats um this moment is truly pivotal. > ...

And joining me now is the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Mr. . Speaker, welcome back to Meet the Press.>> Thanks for having me. >> Thank you so much for being here in person. Let's talk about uh your latest move.You announced this week that the House will not be in session until the government reopens, but there are still things that you could be doing. There are appropriations bills uh that you could be working on. There's a new Democratic congresswoman who still needs to be sworn in.Isn' ...

A little more than two years ago, Emmy Lazone was born happy and seemingly healthy. >> Hi, Barney. >> But her childhood, now in central Illinois, a far cry from what parents Patrick and Carrie envisioned.>> It was at 2 months, >> things changed. >> That's when she had her first seizure episode. >> She was shaking and her tongue was doing this weird like up and down movement which I'd never seen before and her eyes were rolling.>> What's that like as a mom. >> Very scary. It brings it back.>> Yeah. Terrifyin ...

Tonight, another vote to end the partial government shutdown fails. Democrats again blocking a Republican funding bill that would have reopened the government. >> And we're trying to get the Democrats to do their job, and they won't.>> Democrats slamming President Trump for not being more involved. >> Throughout this week, Donald Trump has been missing in action. He remains in the presidential witness protection program.While Republicans say President Trump is the reason Democrats won't vote to end the shut ...

Healthcare Crisis & Potential Impact - Approximately 506% of Americans who would lose their healthcare benefits reside in states that voted for Trump [3] - Around 5 million people could either lose their healthcare or face an increase of $15,000 to $20,000 in healthcare costs if Obamacare subsidies lapse [4] - Some Republican families with $100,000 in income could see their premiums increase by $15,000 [17] Political Standoff & Negotiations - A stalemate exists where Leader Thun is unwilling to negotiate until the shutdown ends, raising concerns about follow-through [3] - Republican leadership asserts there is nothing to negotiate with Democrats regarding healthcare [5] - The Trump administration is accused of using the shutdown as leverage to inflict pain on Americans, including cutting funds to energy projects in 15 states [8] - Some Republican senators are concerned about the healthcare cliff and want to negotiate, but are allegedly constrained by Trump [16] Misinformation & Discourse - The discussion of healthcare for undocumented immigrants is minimal in actual negotiations, despite being a prominent Republican talking point [13][14] - The use of AI imagery in social media posts is seen as a negative development in political discourse [14][15] Presidential Involvement & Responsibility - The President is criticized for a lack of engagement and concern regarding the potential loss of Obamacare benefits [10] - The Trump administration is seen as actively unraveling healthcare progress [11]

Start this hour in Washington DC where the federal government remains shut down today amid a tense standoff over federal funding. House Minority Leader Democratic Congressman Hakee Jeff is standing by with the Democrat's position and to respond to House Speaker Mike Johnson who said this moments ago. We're in day three of the shutdown because 44 Senate Democrats have decided to reject the very simple, very clean, very conventional continuing resolution that we passed in the House to keep the government open ...

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