The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Government Shutdown Enters Third Week, Dems Reject 10th Vote
Oct 16, 2025
Randy Feenstra, a Republican congressman from Iowa and gubernatorial candidate, discusses the ongoing government shutdown and its implications for Iowa farmers. He asserts that the government must reopen before effective negotiations can take place. Feenstra also addresses the arrest of the Des Moines superintendent, calling for accountability from the school board. He shares insights on how trade tensions with China affect local agriculture and outlines his vision for economic growth, education, and healthcare in Iowa as he embarks on his gubernatorial run.
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Open Government Before Negotiations
- Randy Feenstra says the government must be reopened before meaningful negotiations can occur.
- He argues negotiating shutdown terms while closed is ineffective and partisan.
Shutdown Framed As Partisan Obstruction
- Feenstra accuses Democrats of blocking reopening to preserve policy wins and oppose Trump.
- He frames the shutdown as partisan tactics harming constituents, especially farmers.
Shutdown's Direct Harm To Farmers
- Feenstra describes concrete harms to farmers from the shutdown like closed FSA offices and halted farm loans.
- He warns market data and conservation payments are stopped, worsening harvest decisions.