White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown

Oct 14, 2025
7 mins

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Episode Description

It’s Day 14 of the government shutdown — and the White House is settling in for the long haul. As President Trump hosts foreign leaders in Washington, his administration is quietly finding ways to blunt the pain of a prolonged standoff.

Jake breaks down how these moves could stretch the shutdown well into November. Plus: Sen. Jim Justice’s daily private jet commute.

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