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Sen. Lee Claims Shutdown Boosts Trump’s Spending Cuts

10/3/2025

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Lee Promotes Shutdown

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) says shutdown empowers Trump to cut spending, calling it Democrats' nightmare.
Trump will meet Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to discuss cuts.
Vought has frozen $18 billion in New York infrastructure projects, targeting districts of key Democratic leaders.
The Senate failed to pass funding measures, prolonging the shutdown; votes planned next week.

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Trump's Advisers Panic

Donald J. Trump’s advisers fear voters will blame GOP for Obamacare subsidy expirations during shutdown, threatening 2026 midterms.
Aides discuss extending Obamacare subsidies despite Trump’s past opposition, aiming to reduce political risk.
The shutdown persists as Republicans push a resolution without guaranteed extensions.
If subsidies expire, more than 22 million could see premiums double, hitting districts backing Trump in 2024.

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Lee Promotes Shutdown

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) says shutdown empowers Trump to cut spending, calling it Democrats' nightmare.
Trump will meet Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to discuss cuts.
Vought has frozen $18 billion in New York infrastructure projects, targeting districts of key Democratic leaders.
The Senate failed to pass funding measures, prolonging the shutdown; votes planned next week.

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