The Daily The Democrats’ Big Shutdown Gamble
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Oct 1, 2025 
In this insightful discussion, Catie Edmondson, a Congressional correspondent for The New York Times, and Carl Hulse, Chief Washington correspondent, dive into the recent U.S. government shutdown. They explore how the Democrats view the shutdown as an act of resistance against Trump's agenda. They discuss Senator Chuck Schumer's strategic shift towards supporting the shutdown and how prior decisions influenced current political stakes. The conversation also touches on the immediate impacts of the shutdown, including furloughs and essential service disruptions.
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Rescissions Undermine Funding Trust
- Democrats view the White House's rescissions as a breakdown of budgetary norms and a reason to withhold cooperation.
- They argue there's little point approving funding if the administration unilaterally pulls money later.
Accept Clean CR To Avoid Shutdown
- Republicans urged Democrats to accept a clean short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown.
- They warned Democrats not to hold routine funding hostage to policy demands.
Deepfake Video Sabotaged Talks
- After a cordial White House meeting, President Trump posted an inflammatory AI deepfake mocking Democrats.
- The video undercut negotiations by signaling mockery instead of compromise.