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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Address Government Shutdown in CNN Town Hall

10/16/2025

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will participate in a CNN town hall hosted by Kaitlan Collins.
The town hall takes place as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Collins will pose questions to the pair, with an audience of Democrats, Republicans, independents, and those affected by the shutdown.
The event airs on CNN at 9 p.m. ET and streams via DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling with subscription options.

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Story summary

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will participate in a CNN town hall hosted by Kaitlan Collins.
The town hall takes place as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Collins will pose questions to the pair, with an audience of Democrats, Republicans, independents, and those affected by the shutdown.
The event airs on CNN at 9 p.m. ET and streams via DirecTV, Fubo, and Sling with subscription options.