Politics Weekly America US government shutdown: now what?
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Oct 1, 2025 Marianna Sotomayor, a Congressional reporter for The Washington Post, dives deep into the U.S. government shutdown. She explains the implications of a partial shutdown on social programs and national parks. The discussion covers Republican demands for a short-term funding extension and the Democrats' staunch defense of health care subsidies. The political blame game is analyzed, revealing how each party is framing the narrative for voters. Marianna also touches on the potential duration of the shutdown and the chaotic dynamics in Washington.
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What A Partial Shutdown Actually Means
- A partial shutdown means Congress failed to fund 12 departments by Sept 30 and agencies stop non-essential work.
- Immediate effects are limited but grow worse the longer the shutdown continues.
Which Services Continue And Which Stop
- Social Security, Medicare and food stamps keep running during a shutdown.
- Visible impacts like national park closures and unpaid federal workers emerge quickly if it lasts.
Republican Demand: A Clean Short-Term Funding Bill
- Republicans sought a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Nov 21.
- They resisted Democratic additions tied to health-care subsidies and Medicaid cuts tied to prior legislation.