Why This Government Shutdown Is Different
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Wed Oct 01 2025
Show Notes
Government funding lapsed early Wednesday morning after the White House and lawmakers failed to reach a spending deal, triggeringa shutdown that is expected to halt some federal services and put hundreds of thousands of federal workers on furlough. WSJ’s Natalie Andrews takes us inside the contentious dispute and explains why the gulf between Democrats and Republicans is wider than ever. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- Inside DOGE's Campaign of Secrecy
- DOGE:The Plan to Downsize the Government
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