Marketplace All-in-One The shutdown continues
Oct 28, 2025
Aris Folley, a budget and appropriations reporter for CQ Roll Call, dives into the ongoing government shutdown’s complexities and consequences. He explains how key deadlines are looming, particularly for crucial assistance programs like SNAP. Aris discusses the legal and political tensions impacting funding decisions and how the White House has sought to reallocate funds. He also highlights how the shutdown affects lawmakers and everyday Americans, including potential hikes in healthcare premiums as open enrollment approaches.
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Shutdown Is Immediately Harming Services
- The shutdown has already left most federal workers missing pay and strained programs like SNAP and Head Start.
- Flights face disruption as unpaid TSA agents and air traffic controllers create broader transport risks.
SNAP Deadline Raises Weekend Pressure
- SNAP funding expiring adds intense pressure on lawmakers to act quickly this weekend.
- The deadline overlaps ACA open enrollment, amplifying political and practical stakes.
Fund Moves Spark Legal And Constitutional Concerns
- The Trump administration has shifted funds and accepted private donations to keep certain functions running.
- Experts warn those maneuvers risk legal fights over Congress's power of the purse.