Start Here The Shutdown Begins
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Oct 1, 2025 Join Anne Flaherty, an ABC News correspondent covering national security, as she breaks down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial speech on Pentagon policy shifts. Alex Perez shares harrowing details about the Michigan church shooting, delving into the shooter's anti-Mormon motivations and community impacts. Rick Klein offers insights into the political implications of the government shutdown and anticipates Congress's bargaining strategies. It's a deep dive into critical issues affecting national security and community resilience.
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Shutdown Immediately Hits Workers And Services
- A Senate failure to pass a continuing resolution put the government into shutdown at midnight and halted many services.
- Shutdowns quickly shift pressure to lawmakers as federal workers, police, and local economies feel immediate effects.
Shutdown Politics Are Historically Painful
- Past shutdowns show political fallout can hurt the party seen as responsible and reshape elections.
- This shutdown is complicated because Republicans control Washington but need some Democratic votes to pass funding.
Use Public Pressure To Force A Quick Deal
- Negotiate quickly because public pressure grows as people feel shutdown effects and political heat rises.
- Both parties should trade concessions for reopening rather than waiting for prolonged damage.