Shutdown Day 7: Democrats hold firm
Oct 07, 2025•10 min
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Episode description
One week into the government shutdown — and no end in sight. Jake breaks down where negotiations stand, how both parties are digging in and what to make of Donald Trump’s mixed signals on a potential health care deal.
Plus: Wesley Hunt shakes up the Texas Senate race, and a new January 6 controversy erupts as Pam Bondi heads to Capitol Hill.
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