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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

Update: 2025-10-14
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It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his administration is quietly finding ways to blunt the pain of a prolonged standoff.


Jake breaks down how these moves could stretch the shutdown well into November. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute.


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White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

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