Mike Lawler, Republican Congressman from New York, shares insights on the ongoing government shutdown and critiques Senate Democrats for blocking funding solutions like SNAP. Bill Hoagland, from the Bipartisan Policy Center, discusses the institutional changes during shutdowns and the importance of the filibuster for compromise. Caroline Hyde analyzes significant tech developments, including a major AWS-OpenAI partnership and the implications of AI spending in the market. Together, they tackle the intersection of politics, economic pressure, and technology.