Morning Wire Shutdown Fallout Mounts & Congress Probes Political Violence | 10.28.25
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Oct 28, 2025 
Tim Rice, Daily Wire DC Bureau Chief, dives into the disruptive effects of the government shutdown on air travel and SNAP benefits. Michael Knowles shares insights from his congressional testimony on political violence, highlighting instances of left-wing aggression and advocating for more robust federal responses. Meanwhile, Cabot Phillips reports on Trump's Asia tour and the heated controversy surrounding the East Wing renovations. The trio discusses the political implications and public reactions, offering listeners a compelling view of current events.
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Shutdown’s Real-World Domino Effects
- The shutdown is producing cascading, tangible harms beyond politics, including major flight delays and staffing shortages.
- Those operational failures amplify public pressure on lawmakers to resolve the impasse quickly.
Food Stamps Become A Political Pressure Point
- SNAP benefits are scheduled to lapse November 1, threatening assistance for 40 million people and raising local political heat.
- This imminent cut concentrates voter-facing consequences on lawmakers and intensifies bipartisan pressure to act.
Targeted Attack At Pittsburgh Debate
- Michael Knowles recounted being targeted by organized leftist violence at the University of Pittsburgh debate on transgenderism.
- He described smoke bombs, a thrown explosive that seriously injured a police officer, and an FBI agent who pushed for charges.