Government Shutdown Extends as GOP and Trump Hold Key Meetings
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During the ongoing government shutdown, President Trump held a lunch with Republican senators, criticized Democratic priorities, and took various international and domestic actions, including a bailout deal with Argentina, tariffs on Colombia, and controversial purchases for Homeland Security, while legal and political disputes over congressional procedures and representation continue.
- October 21, 2025 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
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