The Daily Punch Thune skeptical of one-off funding bills
Oct 28, 2025
As the government shutdown enters its 28th day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune raises concerns about one-off funding bills amidst looming SNAP cuts and air traffic control disruptions. The discussion probes the White House's mixed strategies for handling the shutdown while examining the mounting pressure on Democrats from unions and service disruptions. Furthermore, a legal push in New York aims to redraw districts to favor Democratic gains, amplifying the tensions surrounding redistricting. The uncertainties in politics continue to unfold.
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Leadership Rejects Rifle-Shot Funding
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the White House oppose piecemeal funding to maintain pressure on Democrats to concede.
- That posture conflicts with selective actions like military pay and WIC that already reduce shutdown pain.
SNAP And Air Traffic Are Tipping Points
- SNAP benefits and air traffic control staffing create imminent pressure points as the shutdown continues.
- Those deadlines and operational disruptions are accelerating political and public pressure to reopen government.
Watch Unions And Service Disruptions
- Monitor union actions and real-world service disruptions to gauge political pressure points.
- Use those tangible impacts to time messaging or legislative moves during the shutdown.