Did Democrats gain anything from the government shutdown?
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Many in the Democratic base have criticized the bipartisan Senate deal to end the government shutdown, feeling that nothing was gained from the agreement. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Sabrina Rodriguez, national politics reporter for The Washington Post, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Breakdown
- The recent government shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, with Democrats failing to secure major concessions from the deal. 26s
- Republicans maintained their position throughout the shutdown, and the final agreement returned Congress to its original position. 44s
- Democrats believe the shutdown elevated issues such as health care and the Trump administration's efforts to restrict SNAP benefits, which may become campaign topics. 1m 23s
- House Democrats released new Jeffrey Epstein-related files, timing the release with the end of the shutdown to influence the news cycle. 2m 15s
- A potential House floor vote on the Epstein matter could occur within two weeks, with bipartisan support expected. 2m 54s