The Weekend: Shutdown, Firings, and Weaponization of Justice: October 18, 2025
This week on Facts Not Feelings, we cover the major developments shaping American politics and global affairs.
Government Shutdown Continues: The federal government shutdown reaches its seventeenth day with no resolution in sight. The dispute centers on federal spending and Affordable Care Act subsidies. Approximately 750,000 to 900,000 federal employees are furloughed, while 700,000 essential workers continue without pay. The Senate has failed ten times to pass funding bills. The House canceled votes through October 26.
Federal Worker Firings: The Trump administration fired over 4,000…
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