EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 7 MIN
White House: We’re ready for a long shutdown
from The Daily Punch · host Punchbowl News
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. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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. Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel today to see all the new ways we’re investing in video. Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress? Subscribe to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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