Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/10/25: Dems Surrender On Shutdown, Trump Ballroom Scandal, Dems Call On Schumer To Shutdown, Trump Calls Affordability A Con Job
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Nov 10, 2025 
Ro Khanna, a progressive Democrat and U.S. Representative from California, joins the discussion to critique Senate leadership and the recent shutdown deal. He pushes for change, questioning Chuck Schumer's effectiveness. The hosts delve into various topics, including the implications of Trump's rhetoric on affordability and the political failures of the Democrats. Khanna also highlights the importance of healthcare negotiations and potential strategies house Democrats might employ to protect vital subsidies.
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Dems Caved For Little Gain
- Democrats surrendered on a shutdown deal that gave them almost nothing substantive in return.
- Hosts argue this cave harmed public services and betrayed leverage gained from recent election wins.
Schumer's Public No, Private Role
- Chuck Schumer publicly voted no but is widely reported to have orchestrated the deal behind the scenes.
- Ro Khanna and hosts say that pattern shows Schumer is out of step and ineffective as leader.
Shutdown Pain Fueled The Cave
- Hosts describe chaos from the shutdown: furloughed federal workers and SNAP threats during holidays.
- They say those harms pressured Democrats to accept the deal despite political costs.
