Government Shutdown Deadline Looms

September 27, 2025; 8am: As the country barrels towards a government shutdown, the White House is threatening mass layoffs of federal workers if Democrats don’t pass the Republican-supported continuing resolution to fund the government. Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania joins “The Weekend” to discuss.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnbcTikTok: @theweekendmsnbcTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.