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'Legislative insanity': House Democratic Leader Jeffries says Republicans want a government shutdown - The Weeknight MSNBC
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight with the latest on day 6 of the government shutdown, as Republicans abdicate responsibility and Trump is enthusiastically preparing to lay off thousands of federal workers. - Aired on 10/06/2025.