As the government shuts down, hundreds of thousands of workers were laid off.
Democrats voted down a bill that would have cut healthcare funding, saying it would have hurt the US public.
Republicans claim that the economy is being harmed by Democrats.
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Donald Trump claims that by firing federal government employees and cutting spending, he can save money.
He is focusing on what he refers to as the Democrats’ “special projects” that include infrastructure, housing, and environmental initiatives.
Are the cuts being made in the public interest, then?
Who is the shutdown’s worst-hit person? What does all of this mean for the US economy?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Political analyst Eric Ham
Reporter at Federal News Network Drew Friedman
Published On 3 Oct 2025
Source: Aljazeera
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