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McCarthy Blames Democrats for Government Shutdown Standoff

10/22/2025

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats for not passing a continuing resolution to fund the government, calling it a "Seinfeld" shutdown.
He said Republicans back a clean funding bill, while Democrats seek extensions for health subsidies and changes to Medicaid restrictions.
An AP poll shows 82% of Democrats blame Republicans and 73% of Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown.

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats for not passing a continuing resolution to fund the government, calling it a "Seinfeld" shutdown.
He said Republicans back a clean funding bill, while Democrats seek extensions for health subsidies and changes to Medicaid restrictions.
An AP poll shows 82% of Democrats blame Republicans and 73% of Republicans blame Democrats for the shutdown.