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JD Vance: “I think we’re headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.”

On the recordSeptember 29, 2025
I think we’re headed to a shutdown because the Democrats won’t do the right thing.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio
Source
nbcnews.com
Sep 29, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Vance predicts a government shutdown due to Democratic opposition during a meeting with congressional leaders.

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