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The Messy Politics of the Democratic Shutdown Deal – The Morning – The New York Times

New Podcast Episode, Today (November 11, 2025), 31 min 31 sec

Episode Description

On Monday night, a small group of Senate Democrats broke from their colleagues and struck a deal with Republicans to try to end the government shutdown. The vote signaled a break in the gridlock that has shuttered the government for weeks.

Catie Edmondson and Shane Goldmacher discuss the agreement, and the rift in the Democratic Party.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

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WYM ModOct 7
Did health care politics shift the power balance? Catie Edmondson and Carl Hulse reveal that rising insurance premiums & subsidy risks are boosting Democrats' leverage in shutdown talks. Even Trump recognizes the political stakes. Learn how healthcare disputes are shaping negotiations. More in the NY Times. #CatieEdmondson #CarlHulse #healthcare #Democrats #shutdown https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/us/politics/trump-democrats-shutdown-obamacare.html
Health Care Politics Bolster Democrats in Shutdown Fight

Even President Trump has conceded that he and his party could face political pain from rising premiums, stiffening Democrats’ spines as they demand a subsidy extension.

The New York Times
WYM ModOct 6
Did Trump's shutdown strategy backfire? Catie Edmondson reveals that targeting Democratic-led states with spending cuts also hits GOP swing districts, creating political risks for Republicans. These cancellations undermine the plan to pressure Democrats and may weaken GOP prospects in key races. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/politics/republican-districts-political-pain-program-cancellations.html #CatieEdmondson #Trump #shutdown #partisanpolitics #GOP
Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too

As the president cancels projects in Democratic-run states, he is cutting money that benefits his own party’s lawmakers in some of the most competitive House districts.

The New York Times
WYM ModOct 6
Did Trump’s shutdown strategy backfire? Catie Edmondson reveals that efforts to target Democratic states have also hurt GOP districts in tight races. Cuts to essential programs threaten both parties’ constituents and may weaken Republican re-election hopes. Discover the unintended fallout of political budget gambles — read more at The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/politics/republican-districts-political-pain-program-cancellations.html #CatieEdmondson #Trump #Shutdown #RepublicanDistricts #DemocraticStates
Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too

As the president cancels projects in Democratic-run states, he is cutting money that benefits his own party’s lawmakers in some of the most competitive House districts.

The New York Times
WYM ModOct 3
Catie Edmondson reveals the Senate’s deadlock keeps the government shutdown alive, with bipartisan efforts failing to break the stalemate. This gridlock impacts federal workers and services, deepening political divides. Will this impasse change or continue to harm Americans? Read more to understand the stakes. #CatieEdmondson #governmentshutdown #Senate #politics https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/us/politics/senate-government-shutdown.html
Senators Again Block Plans to Reopen Government as Shutdown Drags On

The federal shutdown was set to stretch through the weekend after Republicans and Democrats failed to win test votes on their competing plans to extend federal funding.

The New York Times
WYM ModSep 30
Deadlock in Congress worsens as government funding extension stalls, risking a shutdown. Catie Edmondson details how President Trump's release of a deepfake video mocking top Democrats intensifies an already bitter standoff. This episode highlights the deep partisan divide blocking progress. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/government-shutdown-deadlock.html #CatieEdmondson #governmentshutdown #Congress #deepfake #politics #deadlock
Government Shutdown That May Lead to Mass Layoffs Begins

Government funding was cut off shortly after midnight in a spending deadlock that could cut essential services and lead to mass layoffs.

The New York Times
WYM ModSep 29
Can Congressional leaders outmaneuver a looming shutdown? Catie Edmondson dives into the complex chess game Capitol Hill’s top four players face, balancing party pressures and national stakes. Their moves will define the shutdown's fallout and party futures. Read her sharp analysis for deeper insight: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/politics/schumer-thune-jeffries-johnson-shutdown.html #CatieEdmondson #Congress #Shutdown #Politics #Leadership #Legislation
Spending Fight Puts Leaders in Congress in a Tough Spot

The top four leaders on Capitol Hill are each facing high stakes and competing political incentives as they barrel toward a shutdown.

The New York Times
WYM ModSep 28
Pressure mounts as former President Trump joins high-stakes talks with congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers must secure 60 Senate votes by Tuesday to fund the government. Trump's involvement adds complexity to negotiations. Dive into the full story to see how this drama unfolds. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/us/politics/schumer-jeffries-trump-shutdown.html #MichaelGold #CatieEdmondson #Trump #congress #shutdown #governmentfunding #Senate #politics
Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders, Aides Say, as Shutdown Deadline Looms

Lawmakers face a Tuesday deadline to fund the government, which will require them to agree on a spending measure that can win at least 60 votes in the Senate.

The New York Times
WYM ModSep 24
Can President Trump’s solo style survive a government shutdown crisis? Catie Edmondson reveals how Trump's usual exclusion of Democrats now clashes with urgent bipartisan needs to avoid a shutdown. Tense political dynamics and negotiation challenges unfold as governance demands cooperation. Read her detailed analysis: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/us/politics/trump-democrats-government-shutdown.html #CatieEdmondson #Trump #Democrats #GovernmentShutdown #Politics #Bipartisanship
Shutdown Crisis Tests Trump’s Go-It-Alone Approach to Democrats

The president has spent his first months in office freezing out Democrats, who have in turn opposed him routinely. Now they need each other to keep the government open.

The New York Times
joe•iuculano Mar 14, 2025

Via #RawStory @ 12:58pm ET on Mar 14, 2025

The 118th #Congress, which is currently controlled by #Republicans in both the #House and #Senate, is "enthusiastically" giving away its constitutional powers to President Donald #Trump, argues a new article in The #NewYorkTimes.

#Reporters #CarlHulse and #CatieEdmondson cited the current stopgap spending bill that would provide for the Trump agenda without any concessions to #Democrats.

https://www.rawstory.com/cowards-who-kowtow-gop-lawmakers-accused-of-relinquishing-their-power-to-trump/

'Cowards who kowtow': GOP lawmakers accused of relinquishing all their power to Trump

The 118th Congress, which is currently controlled by Republicans in both the House and Senate, is "enthusiastically" giving away its constitutional powers to President Donald Trump, argues a new article in The New York Times.Reporters Carl Hulse and Catie Edmondson cited the current stopgap spending...

Raw Story