The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Where The Government Shutdown Stands
Oct 6, 2025
Jared Halpern, Washington correspondent and political anchor for Fox News Audio, sheds light on the government shutdown. He discusses the severe consequences of potential layoffs and service cuts. The negotiations between the White House and Congress are tense, especially with Democrats wanting to include Affordable Care Act subsidies in funding discussions. Halpern highlights the trust issues plaguing party leaders and the need for clear communication from President Trump for any potential deal. It's a deep dive into the political standoff that could impact millions.
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Shutdown Risks Escalate Quickly
- The longer the shutdown continues, the likelier the White House will enact layoffs and cut services rather than simple furloughs.
- The administration frames layoffs as avoidable if Democrats vote to reopen the government.
Longest Shutdown Memory Used As Warning
- Jared Halpern recalled the longest U.S. shutdown during President Trump's earlier term when tens of thousands of federal workers were furloughed and unpaid.
- He contrasted past furloughs with current threats of permanent layoffs if Democrats don't back the spending bill.
ACA Subsidies Are Central Leverage
- Democrats insist on extending expiring ACA tax credits inside the stopgap funding bill because it's a must-pass vehicle for leverage.
- Republicans want to negotiate those credits after the government reopens, creating a decisive standoff.