Up First from NPR Congress Budget Vote, Trump Speaks At DOJ, Federal Workers Reinstated
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Mar 14, 2025 Congress is on the brink of a government shutdown as Senate Democrats wrestle with a Republican spending bill. Donald Trump visits the Justice Department, adding fire to ongoing legal challenges against his administration. Thousands of dismissed federal workers are ordered to be reinstated, but legal hurdles may complicate their return. The podcast also highlights the implications of budget decisions and the need for teaching financial literacy to ensure better money management for future generations.
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Shutdown Showdown
- Senate Democrats weigh backing a Republican spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
- They face criticism for potentially enabling cuts they oppose.
Trump's DOJ Visit
- President Trump's visit to the Justice Department is unusual, highlighting a departure from traditional presidential norms.
- His focus on "law and order" raises concerns about potential political interference.
Reinstatement of Workers
- Two federal judges ordered the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers fired by the Trump administration.
- The judges deemed the mass firings potentially illegal, causing chaos and loss of institutional knowledge.