Live Updates
r/Politics is maintaining a live updates page for the shutdown.
Additional text-based live updates are being provided by AP, NBC, CBS, ABC, and CNN.
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
You can find relevant streams on C-SPAN, PBS NewsHour's YouTube channel, AP's YouTube channel.
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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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