The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Republicans Put Blame On Democrats For Shutdown
Oct 2, 2025
Ryan Schmelz chats with Mike Haridopolos, a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida, who sheds light on the ongoing government shutdown negotiations. They debate how healthcare remains a major sticking point, with Republicans concerned about welfare for illegal migrants. Mike emphasizes the need for unity among Republicans, discusses the consequences of a shutdown for federal workers, and criticizes proposed extensions of Obamacare subsidies. He also praises the administration's new approach to drug cartels, framing it as a tougher stance for American safety.
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Keep Budget Levels To Avoid Shutdowns
- Mike Haridopolos argues the House passed a clean continuing resolution to maintain last year's budget levels and keep government open.
- He frames that approach as routine and consistent with how Democrats handled CRs during the Biden years.
Refuse Short-Term Massive Increases
- Hold the line on the CR and avoid granting a $1.5 trillion increase for seven weeks of funding, Haridopolos says.
- He urges maintaining consistency with prior agreements rather than accepting large short-term increases.
Rescissions Were Congressional Actions
- Haridopolos says rescissions in the July bill were congressional, not unilateral presidential acts, and targeted over $9 billion of waste.
- He lists cuts like PBS/NPR and certain USAID programs as examples of rescissions.