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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 30 MIN

Government Shutdown Showdown plus Trump goes after the Department of Education

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Government Shutdown Likelihood: Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, plan to block a GOP funding bill, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for their stance, suggesting they are doing it to harm Donald Trump politically. Political Motivations: We suggest that Democrats are using the shutdown as a political tool to make Americans suffer and blame Trump. Schumer argues that the GOP's Continuing Resolution (CR) was drafted without Democratic input, leading to a lack of votes in the Senate. Democratic Strategy: Some Senate Democrats, like John Fetterman and John Ossoff, showed openness to supporting the CR, but liberal activists pushed against it. We highlight internal Democratic discussions and the influence of liberal activists on the party's stance. Impact on Government and Economy: The potential shutdown could have significant economic impacts, with Democrats accused of wanting to tank the economy for political gain. We mention concerns about the shutdown's effect on government efficiency and spending. Education Policy: We also touch on Donald Trump's education policy, criticizing the federal Department of Education and advocating for state control. It discusses layoffs in the Department of Education's Civil Rights Office and the impact on handling complaints. Foreign Policy: Trump threatens financial penalties for Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. We criticize the media and Democrats for not supporting Trump's peace efforts. Democratic Party Critique: We argue that the Democratic Party is now filled with socialists, communists, and Marxists, moving away from traditional Democratic values. It criticizes Democratic candidates and their policies, particularly in New York City. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #VerdictSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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