40 Days of Liberal Chaos with Obamacare Clash at Heart of Gov. Shutdown

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🗓️ 13 November 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Government Shutdown Context
- The shutdown lasted over 40 days, beginning October 1 and ending after a Senate vote (60–40) and subsequent House approval.
- A stopgap funding measure was passed to keep the government operating until January 30, while negotiations for a long-term appropriations bill continue.
Political Narrative
- Democrats are responsible for the shutdown, accusing them of:
  - Blocking votes to fund programs like SNAP (food stamps).
  - Intentionally prolonging the shutdown to harm Americans and blame Trump.
- Republicans are portrayed as consistently voting for “clean” funding extensions.
Impact of Shutdown
- Economic and social harm cited:
  - Missed paychecks for over 1 million federal workers.
  - 20,000 flight cancellations/delays due to air traffic controller shortages.
  - Disruption of SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
  - Financial strain on contractors and small businesses.
President Trump’s Remarks
- Trump’s speech during the signing of the bill includes:
  - Accusations of Democratic “extortion” and prioritizing illegal immigrants.
  - Calls to terminate the filibuster to prevent future shutdowns.
  - Celebration of economic achievements: record stock market highs, lower gas prices, and tax cuts.
  - Criticism of Obamacare, proposing direct payments to citizens for healthcare instead of insurance companies.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed Human.
0:05.7	And it's an honor now to sign this incredible bill and get our country working again.
0:12.6	Thank you.
0:18.6	You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.
0:22.9	Good Thursday morning. It's nice to have you with us on the 47 morning update, and we've got one major story for you.
0:30.5	The longest shutdown in U.S. government history is finally over. President Donald Trump signing the bill into law, but there's a
0:40.3	very good chance another shutdown could be coming very quickly. We've got all the details on that
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