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News and Analysis
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AP: Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts
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Reuters: Democrats rally around healthcare in shutdown fight, hoping for edge in 2026
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CNN: Why some Republicans are getting cold feet about Trump’s shutdown layoff threats
Where to Watch
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C-SPAN: Speaker Johnson & Leader Thune on Day 3 of Government Shutdown (Starts at 11 a.m. Eastern)
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C-SPAN: Senate Session – October 3, 2025 (Starts at 11:30 a.m. Eastern)
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Day 2 discussion thread can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1nw14kx/discussion_thread_2025_us_government_shutdown_day/
Only 32 more days till this breaks a record!
So much winning!
Withholding Blue State tax dollars is hell of an idea from the States Rights party.
We should be in economic free fall but instead the DOW is going to open in the green for absolutely no reason.
Yes, people will point out to me that Wall St doesn’t equal the American economy. And that’s the problem. It absolutely SHOULD and not turn into whatever fucking capitalist mess it has turned into.
Democrats can end this at any time
Day 3 and I don’t even remember having a government before
Some weird and frightening videos that the MF (DJT) posted last night…..
So it’s not the unprecedented power grab that’s the problem, it’s health insurance subsidies? That’s the hill you’re going to fight this battle?
If the news isn’t actively calling this a Republican government shutdown then they’re doing the country a disservice.
>We are currently accepting applications to be a moderator of r / politics. Apply here today!
Sorry, I’m already in a committed dysfunctional relationship. But thank you for asking. 🙂
Unless the shutdown will prevent non-ACA healthcare premiums from going up I would rather that it did not happen. The shutdown potentially threatens my livliehood.
I feel sorry for all of those on-site government contractors who will be forced to use their PTO in addition to never getting paid for this time.
I think this will be worst shutdown since the original one republicans pioneered.
I can’t see fat hitler backing down.