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Senator Warner Urges Trump to End Government Shutdown

11/1/2025

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U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) has shifted from bipartisan dealmaking during the more-than-30-day government shutdown, criticizing Republicans for blocking funding bills.
Alongside Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Warner says U.S. President Donald Trump must be involved to resolve the crisis, unlike in prior shutdowns.
Partisan tensions have risen and lawmakers show less urgency.
The American Federation of Government Employees urges Congress to end the shutdown to address federal workers' struggles.

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U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) has shifted from bipartisan dealmaking during the more-than-30-day government shutdown, criticizing Republicans for blocking funding bills.
Alongside Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Warner says U.S. President Donald Trump must be involved to resolve the crisis, unlike in prior shutdowns.
Partisan tensions have risen and lawmakers show less urgency.
The American Federation of Government Employees urges Congress to end the shutdown to address federal workers' struggles.