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Lawmakers point fingers as the reality of a shutdown sinks in

Lawmakers point fingers as the reality of a shutdown sinks in

Update: 2025-10-02
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers takes a look at how the federal government shutdown is playing out politically, and gives us some insight into how Americans are being impacted.

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Lawmakers point fingers as the reality of a shutdown sinks in

Lawmakers point fingers as the reality of a shutdown sinks in