Congressman Mike Lawler on What it will Take to Re-Open the Government | The Brief

Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joins Shabbos Kestenbaum to break down the 2025 government shutdown: who’s actually responsible, what it will mean for everyday Americans, and whether the standoff could backfire on Democrats. Lawler recounts tense exchanges involving Hakeem Jeffries; explains why “this isn’t a Republican shutdown”; and lays out what concessions would re-open the government.  Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices