Senate Rejects Both Parties' Bills as Shutdown Enters Day 7

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Above: The National Gallery of Art closed due to the U.S. government shutdown in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 6, 2025. Image copyright: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Republican narrative

The government shutdown is a crying shame for America. Democrat bad-faith negotiating threatens both U.S. prosperity and the countless essential government programs that everyday Americans rely on. If the Democrats really want to fix healthcare, they should first allow the government to reopen, and abandon their radical demands in order to work cooperatively with the administration.

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Democratic narrative

Accountability for this government shutdown, and all the harm that will accompany it, rests solely with the Trump administration. Whereas the Democrats are open and eager to engage in productive talks to settle the healthcare crisis, the Republicans are nowhere to be seen. Instead of negotiating like adults, the administration has chosen to stall the government altogether.

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries

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Cynical narrative

As Democrats and Republicans trade blame for the ongoing crisis, they ignore the hard truth: this dysfunction is the product of their shared failure, rooted in years of partisan posturing and political brinkmanship. Budgetary standoffs have become the norm, eroding vital institutions, shaking public confidence and putting petty politics above the needs of everyday Americans. This cycle of mismanagement must end — now.

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