The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Shutdown Begins to Affect Government Agencies
Oct 27, 2025
Chad Pergram, FOX News Senior Congressional Correspondent, provides keen insights into the ongoing government shutdown and its ripple effects on federal workers. He discusses how 800,000 employees are impacted, highlighting potential delays in TSA and airport travel just as holiday plans ramp up. Chad also addresses the political tug-of-war over Obamacare subsidies, rising food insecurity, and recent threats against political figures, emphasizing how these issues might push Congress to take action as lawmakers feel the heat.
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Shutdown Now Hitting Everyday Operations
- The shutdown is starting to create real-world disruptions beyond Capitol Hill, including aviation and small-business impacts.
- Chad Pergram warns economic drag and operational issues are mounting as the shutdown passes week four.
Short Fixes Only Delay The Problem
- Union leaders representing 800,000 federal workers pushed for a clean continuing resolution to restore pay.
- Pergram notes that short-term fixes return the problem in weeks and don't solve long-term budget uncertainty.
Economic Cost Is Bigger Than The Headlines
- The shutdown trims GDP growth marginally each week and imposes large payroll and operational costs on agencies.
- Pergram emphasizes the scale by comparing a $130 million donation to Pentagon payrolls measured in billions.