The Fox News Rundown From Washington: Here Comes Yet Another Shutdown Showdown
Sep 20, 2025
Chad Pergram, Fox News Senior Congressional Correspondent, navigates the contentious landscape of Congress as a government shutdown looms. He analyzes the recent failures to reach a funding deal, the political fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the polarization gripping Capitol Hill. Eric Trump offers poignant insights, paying tribute to Kirk and discussing the alarming rise of political violence in America, alongside a sneak peek into his upcoming book detailing his family's experiences amidst legal battles.
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Shutdown Odds Rise After Failed Compromise
- The odds are favoring a government shutdown because Senate negotiations failed and both sides left town without a compromise.
- Chad Pergram says the week-plus recess around Rosh Hashanah gives little optimism that funding talks will resolve the impasse.
Health Subsidies Are The Central Sticking Point
- Democrats insist any funding must include extensions to Affordable Care Act subsidies, making the stoppage about policy, not just timing.
- Republicans counter that a clean stopgap funds the government at existing (Biden-era) levels, which they portray as a de facto restraint on spending.
Internal Party Pressure Shapes Shutdown Strategy
- Internal Democratic pressure on Chuck Schumer shapes strategy because his prior deal to avert a shutdown in March drew backlash.
- Pergram suggests some Democrats may prefer a shutdown to show they are fighting for demands.
