Verdict with Ted Cruz

BONUS POD: Dem Party Rift Deepens Over Shutdown Strategy as Air Travel Nightmare Continues


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  • Shutdown Status & Deal Progress

    • The shutdown began on October 1 and is now at day 41.
    • A bipartisan deal involving Republicans, President Trump, and eight moderate Democrats is close to passing.
    • The deal would:
      • Reopen the government until January 30.
      • Fund programs like SNAP (food stamps), veterans benefits, and other federal services.
      • Reverse layoffs of federal workers and block further firings until January 30.
      • Commit to a future vote on extending Obamacare subsidies.
  • Impact on Air Travel

    • there are severe flight cancellations and delays due to air traffic controller shortages.
    • FAA ordered airlines to cut flights by 4%, with Delta canceling nearly 500 flights and United following similar measures.
    • President Trump ordered all air traffic controllers back to work and threatened pay docking for absentees, while promising $10,000 bonuses for those who worked through the shutdown.
  • Political Dynamics

    • Democrats are deliberately prolonging the shutdown for leverage.
    • Internal Democratic Party civil war:
      • Criticism of Chuck Schumer’s leadership.
      • Calls from Democrats and media figures for Schumer to step down.
      • Growing influence of progressive wing (e.g., Bernie Sanders, AOC faction).
    • Republicans argue Democrats used Americans as “leverage” in a political game.

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