Let's talk about the government reopening. You were, of course, one of eight Democrats in your caucus to vote to reopen the government in exchange for a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. But here's what you told me last month, Senator, about taking that kind of a deal.Take a look. >> Offering a vote in the Senate without a commitment that it would pass, without a commitment that the House would even take it up is an is an empty offer. >> And yet, Senator, that's exactly what you voted for.So, what chan ...

The Senate back in session today, but it is still unclear if there's going to be a vote to end the government shutdown, which is now 34 days old. Joining us now with the latest is Jake Sherman, Punch Bowls News co-founder, also his NBC News and MSNBC political contributor. We're we're all trying to make sense of this, Jake.A lot of folks betting that, you know, given the election uh tomorrow that maybe uh things loosen up after that. Is that have any credence in your mind. >> Not really, to be honest with y ...

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Legal & Regulatory - Federal courts are ruling on the Trump administration's decision to not fund the SNAP program starting November 1st [1] - A Rhode Island judge ruled that the US government needs to find funding for the SNAP program [1] - A Massachusetts judge indicated the government needs to provide SNAP benefits and cannot cut off the program, requesting written confirmation of the White House's plan regarding funding [2] - Courts are indicating the Trump administration will need to find a way to fund the SNAP program and cannot end it immediately [3] Government Funding - The ruling references a contingency fund that the secretary previously stated was unavailable, but the judge is directing its use [2]

We've reached day 29 of the government shutdown as senators remain at an impass. For the 13th time yesterday, the Senate failed to pass the House approved bill to reopen the federal government. This as the House remains out of session and Speaker Mike Johnson reiterated that he won't call Republican lawmakers back until Democrats pass the bill. House Democrats met on Capitol Hill yesterday, saying their party remains in lock step in their fight for health care. Meanwhile, the shutdown is having real consequ ...

This is because of Republicans. I mean, they are refusing to cooperate. They are refusing to come back to the table uh until they say the government reopens, but we can't trust them. I mean, are we actually going to be able to take their word that if we vote to reopen the government and they come back to the t that they will actually come back to the ta table and negotiate on keeping healthc care subsidies in place, we can't trust them.But look, it is a it is challenging. It is difficult. And I think someti ...

Joining us now, Republican Congressman of South Dakota, Dusty Johnson. Thanks for coming on the program. Uh, Congressman, when the speaker says he is working through, what does that mean.What are your observations about getting this bill to what where I know you want it to be, which is the finish line. I mean, the holdouts are concerned about good policy. They want to make sure that this bill, particularly in areas related to Medicaid, move our country in the right place.I spent two hours at the White House ...