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When Will the House Vote on the Shutdown? Government Pause Updates – Hollywood Life
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When Will the House Vote on the Shutdown? Government Pause Updates – Hollywood Life

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The 2025 government shutdown gradually spread panic across the United States as it dragged on for more than 40 days. From October 1 through mid-November, certain services were impacted while Republican and Democratic lawmakers struggled to compromise on a funding bill. Now that flights have been reduced ahead of the holiday season, travelers have expressed concern, and others have wondered whether their SNAP benefits and healthcare are at risk. At long last, however, a group of eight Senators sided with Republicans on a new proposal that would effectively end the shutdown — provided the House of Representatives approves the bill.

Among those eight Democrats who voted to approve new legislation on November 9 was Senator Tim Kaine, who spoke to reporters that night from Capitol Hill.

“I have long said that to earn my vote, we need to be on a path toward fixing Republicans’ health care mess and to protect the federal workforce,” Kaine said, according to The Hill. “This legislation will protect federal workers from baseless firings, reinstate those who have been wrongfully terminated during the shutdown, and ensure federal workers receive back pay, as required by a law I got passed in 2019. That’s a critical step that will help federal employees and all Americans who rely on government services.”

However, other Democrats disagreed with their colleagues’ vote because the deal with Republicans would not ensure an extension of certain health premiums. Senator Bernie Sanders said in an X video that it was a “very, very bad vote.”

Below, we have the latest information on when the House should vote to end the shutdown.

When Will the Government Shutdown End?

There was no precise end in sight to the 2025 government shutdown. More than 40 days into the pause, this became the longest shutdown in American history, and it’s due to a stalemate between the Democrats and the Republicans.

When Will the House Vote on the Government Shutdown?

After the Senate adjourned late at night on November 9, House members were informed that votes regarding government funding were expected to take place that week. On November 12, the House approved the deal.

Which Democrats Voted With Republicans on the Shutdown?

The Democratic Senators who reached a deal with Senate Republicans are John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada, Jacky Rosen from Nevada, Dick Durbin from Illinois, Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan from New Hampshire and Tim Kaine from Virginia.

Independent Angus King from Maine also voted on the deal with the Democrats.

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What Democrats Voted With Republicans Amid Shutdown? Meet These 8 Politicians
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What Democrats Voted With Republicans Amid Shutdown? The 8 Politicians – Hollywood Life

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A handful of Democrats and one Independent reached a key, tentative deal with Republicans to potentially end the historic government shutdown. As lawmakers face mounting pressure from airlines, Americans are hopeful that the agreement will end the pause and finally reopen the government.

As multiple figures from the left speak out against their colleagues for temporarily siding with the GOP, many are curious who the eight politicians are.

Below, find out which Democrats reached an agreement with the GOP to potentially end the government shutdown.

What Democrats Voted With Republicans Amid Shutdown? Meet the 8 Politicians
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Did the Government Reopen Yet?

No, the government is still shut down as of November 10, 2025. The pause began on October 1, making this the longest shutdown in American history.

Although a handful of Democrats chose to side with Republicans temporarily, there’s still no definitive end in sight for the shutdown. If a new proposal is approved in the Senate, it will be passed down to the House for review.

The 8 Democrats Who Voted to Potentially Open the Government

It turns out that it was actually seven Democrats who sided with Republicans on November 9, and one Independent. The eight politicians are John Fetterman from Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto from Nevada, Jacky Rosen from Nevada, Dick Durbin from Illinois, Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire, Maggie Hassan from New Hampshire, Tim Kaine from Virginia and Angus King from Maine, who is the Independent in the group.

Kaine spoke to reporters from Capitol Hill that evening when the Senate adjourned. He explained how he and a few of his colleagues reached an agreement with the GOP.

“I have long said that to earn my vote, we need to be on a path toward fixing Republicans’ health care mess and to protect the federal workforce,” Kaine said, according to The Hill. “This legislation will protect federal workers from baseless firings, reinstate those who have been wrongfully terminated during the shutdown, and ensure federal workers receive back pay, as required by a law I got passed in 2019. That’s a critical step that will help federal employees and all Americans who rely on government services.”

When Will the House Vote on the Shutdown?

According to multiple outlets, House members were told that votes on government funding are expected to take place this week. As long as the Senate passes the new deal, the House could vote on the funding sometime this week.

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Jon Stewart Slams Democrats for Ending Government Shutdown
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Jon Stewart Slams Democrats for Ending Government Shutdown

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On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart came after Democrats for voting to end the government shutdown without extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which is the primary issue the Left has fought for throughout the 41-day stoppage.

“They fucking caved on the shutdown,” Stewart said, fuming. “Not even a full week removed from the best election night results they’ve had in years, seven Democratic senators and an ‘Independent’ voted with their Republican counterparts to end the shutdown and reopen the government. And did they get their extended healthcare subsidies?”

Stewart turned to a sound bite from ABC 7 for the answer, “Democrats wanted the deal to include extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Instead, they got a promise to vote on it at a later date.”

“I cannot fucking believe it,” Stewart continued. “You had the wind at your back! Election victories all over the country. The new Sydney Sweeney movie was box office bupkis! Apparently, her new MAGA fanbase didn’t show up in droves to see a biopic about a lesbian professional boxer who overcomes domestic violence to live her truth. Who could have seen that coming? Democrats, you sold out the entire shutdown not to get what you wanted, but for a promise to not get what you wanted later.”

The legislation to end the nation’s longest government shutdown in history passed in the Senate Monday night. However, it still needs to pass through the House and then get a signature from Donald Trump. With a Republican majority in the House, it is likely to pass, and Trump is expected to sign the bill with full support from the Right.

Watch the entire monologue below.

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Bill Maher Issues Brutal Takedown of Supreme Court Amid Government Shutdown

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What To Know

  • Bill Maher criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for appearing partisan.
  • He highlighted the contrast between federal district courts frequently ruling against Donald Trump and the Supreme Court’s tendency to favor him.
  • Maher compared the Constitution to the Bible, suggesting both are revered but often ignored in practice.

Bill Maher issued a brutal takedown of the U.S. Supreme Court amid the government shutdown — while making a bold comparison of the Bible and the U.S. Constitution in the process.

On the Friday, November 7 episode of Real Time With Bill Maher, the comedian, 69, spoke at length about the Supreme Court’s recent track record.

“The Supreme Court has to recognize that they have one last chance to not look like a bunch of partisan hacks who are no different than the other two branches of the government,” he said. “This week, the court is hearing about a case that will definitively tell us if they really are a separate branch of government — or whether when the founders said you are a check on executive power, they thought it meant a blank check.”

That’s when Maher compared federal district court rulings to the U.S. Supreme Court rulings over the summer on things like “withholding money that Congress specifically authorized and suspending due process for non-citizens.” Between May 1 and June 23, federal district courts ruled against President Donald Trump 94.3% of the time (82 out of 87 cases), versus Trump’s 17-case winning streak in the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Which is funny because during the [Joe] Biden years, the court was all about reigning in presidential power,” Maher pointed out.

On Friday, the Supreme Court also granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown — after a federal judge gave the administration until Friday to make a payment to fully fund SNAP.

After skewering Trump for tariffs and declarations of nine national emergencies since taking office, Maher compared the U.S. Constitution to the Bible, tying back to the U.S. Supreme Court.

“The Constitution: Is it still a real thing, or is it just a vibe now?” he wondered aloud. “The Supreme Court has to decide: Are you going to be Democracy’s last line of defense, or is the Constitution now — really, let’s  be honest — just like the Bible. Just a sacred, old text that everyone name-drops with reverence but no one actually reads or even feels bad about ignoring.”

Maher continued, “Both testaments, the old due in the sky, and his hippie son — both have many commandments and pronouncements about slavery, and none of them are, ‘Don’t do it.’ The thing is, the Constitution is pro-slavery, too. But the difference with science and faith is, with the Constitution, we could amend it and did.”

To conclude his thoughts, the comedian added, “I could live with the Bible and its Bronze-Age nonsense as long as we also had the greatest document from the Age of Enlightenment. But now I fear they are both like a hot dog: Something Americans love, but they don’t know what’s in it, and they don’t care.”

Real Time With Bill Maher, Fridays, 10/9c, HBO

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Air Traffic Controllers Begin Resigning Amid Government Shutdown: "They're Stretched So Thin for So Long"
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Air Traffic Controllers Begin Resigning Amid Government Shutdown: “They’re Stretched So Thin for So Long”

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Air Traffic Controllers Begin Resigning Amid Government Shutdown: “They’re Stretched So Thin for So Long”

The head of the air traffic controllers’ union says the ongoing government shutdown is driving some controllers to quit as stress and financial strain mount.

“We’re seeing air traffic controllers resign,” said Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, in an interview with CNN. “We are 400 fewer controllers today than during the 2019 shutdown… they’ve been stretched so thin for so long that they’re actually resigning from the profession.”

The shutdown — now in its 37th day — has left federal employees unpaid. Democrats are demanding a deal that maintains Affordable Care Act subsidies, while President Donald Trump and Republicans have refused, leading to stalled negotiations.

The FAA confirmed an increase in sick calls and has slowed air traffic at 40 airports to manage staffing shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy acknowledged the growing fatigue: “They’re working six days a week, 10 hours a day… you’re going to get burned out.”

Daniels said the financial impact is especially hard on new hires. “They’re calling their employer saying, ‘I have no gas today. I cannot pay for my child care,’” he said. “They’re already maxing out credit cards and taking out loans.”


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bitchy | Donald Trump blamed the Blue Wave on the government shutdown
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bitchy | Donald Trump blamed the Blue Wave on the government shutdown

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Donald Trump hosted a breakfast meeting with Senate Republicans this morning after the Blue Wave crashed down on his ugly face last night. Democrats scored huge wins across state and local elections around the country. Virginia elected our first-ever female governor and first-in-the-nation Muslim woman to hold state office. Virginians even elected Jay Jones, who was mired in a “scandal” in which he texted that Republicans should just f–king die. I’m so focused on Virginia because there were so many factors here: Northern Virginia is the DC Beltway, with tons of federal workers who have been furloughed because of the government shutdown, or seen DOGE slash their jobs or their departments. Well, as you can imagine, Trump has not taken any of the election results well. Last night, he ranted about “voter reform” and banning mail-in ballots. He also wants to terminate the Senate filibuster. That was a subject he brought up again this morning:

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the government shutdown played a “big role” in Democrats’ victories Tuesday night and urged Republicans to kill the Senate filibuster to quickly restore federal funding.

“If you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans,” Trump said during a breakfast with Senate Republicans at the White House. “Last night, it was not expected to be a victory, it was very Democrat areas. I don’t think it was good for Republicans. I don’t think it was good for anybody. We had an interesting evening and learned a lot.”

He cited outside pollsters who have attributed the GOP losses to the fact that Trump wasn’t on the ballot, depressing turnout among the MAGA base. “I don’t know about that but I was honored that they said that,” he added.

Trump used his candid autopsy of the election results to urge Republicans to kill the Senate filibuster to quickly reopen the government and then enact their agenda, including a national voter ID requirement. He acknowledged that it’s an unlikely proposition as most Senate Republicans oppose the move but warned that he believes Democrats will do so the next time they’re in power.

“It’s possible you’re not going to do that, and I’m going to go by your wishes,” he said. “You’re very smart people. But I think it’s a tremendous mistake. It would be a tragic mistake, actually.”

On Wednesday, the shutdown stretched into its longest in U.S. history, with the previous 35-day shutdown set during Trump’s first term in 2019. Republican and Democratic lawmakers are locked in a stalemate.

[From Politico]

“If you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans…” I can’t believe Trump is giving the Beltway media a permission structure to talk about how people blame Republicans for the shutdown! The media has worked hand-in-hand with MAGA Republicans to blame the shutdown on “evil Democrats,” but it turns out that voters cut through that noise and placed the blame squarely where it belongs: the Republican Party. The lesson is not “we must stop people from voting and end the filibuster.” The lesson is: if Republicans continue to do sh-tty things, voters will continue to punish them. The whole reason the shutdown is happening is because Trump and MAGA Republicans want to take away people’s healthcare. It really is that f–king simple.

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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Holiday Flights – Hollywood Life
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How the Government Shutdown Could Affect Your Holiday Flights – Hollywood Life

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As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, millions of travelers are beginning to feel uneasy about their upcoming holiday flights. With hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed, including TSA agents and FAA staff, airports across the country are already reporting longer lines, reduced staffing, and growing uncertainty ahead of Thanksgiving. Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, said that if the impasse continues into next week, parts of U.S. airspace may have to be shut down to keep the system safe.

While airlines insist that flights will continue as scheduled, experts warn that the ripple effects of the shutdown could soon cause widespread delays, slower security screenings, and potential disruptions just as the busiest travel season of the year begins. The U.S. Travel Association echoed those concerns in an open letter, warning that the ongoing shutdown is “likely to significantly suppress travel demand and spending” just as the Thanksgiving rush approaches.

Here’s what to know about how the ongoing government shutdown could impact your holiday travel plans.

How Long Has the Government Shutdown Been Going On For?

As of November 4, 2025, the U.S. government has been shut down for 34 days, making it one of the longest in modern history. Lawmakers have yet to reach a budget agreement, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed and critical services stalled just as the holiday travel season begins.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 1: A sign indicating that the Library of Congress is closed due to the government shutdown, on October 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress could not agree on a budget to fund government at midnight, causing the first shutdown since 2018. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 1: A sign indicating that the Library of Congress is closed due to the government shutdown, on October 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Congress could not agree on a budget to fund government at midnight, causing the first shutdown since 2018. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

What’s the Longest Government Shutdown in History?

The longest U.S. government shutdown took place from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, lasting 35 days during the Trump administration. With the current 2025 shutdown nearing that record, concerns are growing that history could soon repeat itself if Congress doesn’t reach a deal.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), joins fellow House Democratic leaders and members to rally on the House Steps of the U.S. Capitol on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Democrats demanded that Congressional Republicans negotiate with them on spending to avoid a federal government shutdown that is set to begin at midnight if no deal is struck. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 30: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), joins fellow House Democratic leaders and members to rally on the House Steps of the U.S. Capitol on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Democrats demanded that Congressional Republicans negotiate with them on spending to avoid a federal government shutdown that is set to begin at midnight if no deal is struck. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Are Flights Still Going During the Government Shutdown?

Yes, commercial flights are still operating, but the shutdown is straining the system. While air traffic controllers and TSA agents are working without pay, staffing shortages and low morale have already caused sporadic delays and longer security lines at major airports.

How Will the Shutdown Affect My Flight?

If the shutdown continues, travelers could face longer security wait times, reduced customer service, and potential disruptions over Thanksgiving and Christmas. Experts warn that extended furloughs could also slow FAA safety inspections and training programs, all of which could ripple across the busy holiday travel season.

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Donald Trump Addresses SNAP Crisis Amid Govt. Shutdown

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Donald Trump is stirring the pot again — this time over SNAP benefits, and yes, he’s dragging “Radical Democrats” like only he can. On Friday evening, Trump took to Truth Social to vent about the government shutdown, courts giving “conflicting opinions,” and his desire to make sure Americans don’t go hungry. But of course, he didn’t hold back on the political finger-pointing, name-dropping Senate Democrats, and framing himself as the alleged hero ready to swoop in…if only the courts let him.

RELATED: Federal Judge Orders Trump To Fund And Distribute SNAP Payments, Sets Deadline (VIDEO)

Trump Pressures Courts, Blames Democrats For Food Stamp Crisis

In a message to the nation on Friday, Donald Trump wrote, “Our Government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with certain monies we have available, and now two Courts have issued conflicting opinions on what we can and cannot do.” He stressed that he’s asking the courts to clarify how to legally fund the program ASAP, while blaming the Democrats for “keeping the Government closed” and delaying payments.

He even dropped Chuck Schumer’s office number for SNAP recipients to call, calling it a “charade” and urging Americans to demand the government reopen. Furthermore, Trump positioned himself as ready to take action, similar to his approach with military and law enforcement pay, highlighting SNAP funding as a high-profile issue under his focus.

The TL Ain’t Letting This Fiasco Slide So Easily

The Shade Room Instagram comment section quickly blew up as fans reacted to Trump’s SNAP post. Some users asked, “Is this really the country we’re living in?” while others pointed out that Trump “constantly does this” kind of political theatrics. Meanwhile, a lot of people kept it simple, just wanting the food stamps to get back into recipients’ hands without all the extra drama.

One Instagram user @aprnbeauty commented, “This can’t be life“

This Instagram user @msfunkydineva wrote, “Hold ya line democrats!! Hold ya line!!“

And, Instagram user @lizzyportorreal added, “But the ballroom is fully paid for I bet“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @calltyrone911 shared, “For those that don’t know, this is all a da*n lie.“

While Instagram user @misqetta said, “Create the problem, then solve it…same story😂”

Lastly, Instagram user @msbombassscorpio revealed, “Sir they judges told u that u can’t hold them funds“

Judges Force SNAP Payments Amid Trump Shutdown Drama

On Friday, chaos over SNAP benefits reached peak drama when a federal judge slammed the Donald Trump administration for trying to halt payments starting November 1. U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the USDA to distribute funds “as soon as possible,” even if it meant tapping into contingency funds, warning that millions of families could face “irreparable harm” if the program isn’t funded. The move came after another judge called the plan unlawful — though that earlier ruling didn’t force immediate action, leaving Trump scrambling to respond.

Judge McConnell made it crystal clear: the six billion dollars in contingency funding exists for emergencies just like this, and concerns about saving money for potential hurricanes don’t outweigh feeding people right now. The USDA now has until Monday to show a concrete plan, with updates required, and if contingency funds run dry, the agency is legally on the hook to use other sources. The ruling isn’t just about individual recipients — cities and community groups who rely on SNAP are also breathing a sigh of relief, as this program remains a lifeline even in the middle of government shutdown chaos.

RELATED: Trump Administration Rejects Using Emergency Funds For EBT As Millions On Verge Of Losing SNAP Benefits

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What's Going On? SNAP Benefits At Risk Of Being Stopped Next Month Amid Government Shutdown (VIDEO)
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Food Stamp Benefits At Risk Amid Government Shutdown

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Now hold up…we’ve heard about shutdown chaos before, but this one is hitting way too close to home. With the federal government still at a standstill, nearly 42 million Americans are at risk of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as early as next month.

RELATED: What’s Goin’ On?! United States Government Shuts Down For The First Time In Six Years

SNAP’s Running Low And The Clock Is Ticking

According to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the SNAP program — also known as food stamps — will reportedly run out of money in just two weeks if funding isn’t restored. Let that sink in: millions of families could be left without the help they depend on to eat. Rollins told reporters that the government shutdown has pushed the program to the brink. She said, “So you’re talking about millions and millions of vulnerable families, of hungry families that are not going to have access to these programs because of this shutdown.” While the Trump administration has found money to temporarily keep other services going, it’s not clear if they’ll do the same for SNAP. And, people are watching very closely.

Politics First, Food Stamps Second?

Like many others in the Trump camp, Rollins is pointing fingers at Democrats. The secretary claimed that they’re more focused on political agendas than feeding families. But Democrats are clapping back, too. The party claims that Republicans are the ones blocking a spending deal that would keep programs like SNAP afloat. And while the political blame game plays out, the USDA is already telling states to pause November food stamp payments. Now, that move has left state officials scrambling. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul didn’t hold back. She called the decision “deliberate and unprecedented” and accusing the administration of using hunger as a political weapon.

Thanksgiving Is Coming — But Will Families Eat?

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the USDA is juggling numbers. With only $6 billion in backup funding, and an $8 billion price tag just for November’s benefits, there’s a serious shortfall. And unlike WIC, which was temporarily saved by a $300 million shift in funds, there’s not enough money left to cover both programs. That means 17 states have already had to stop accepting new SNAP applications. All this comes just weeks before Thanksgiving, a time when families rely heavily on these benefits. And unfortunately, food banks are already stretched thin. “We can’t let households who need help purchasing food become another casualty of this shutdown,” said Ty Jones Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

RELATED: Wayment! President Trump Sends The Timeline Into Meltdown Mode After Speaking On His Place In Heaven (WATCH)

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Jon Stewart Defends Democrats Holding The Line In Government Shutdown
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Jon Stewart Defends Democrats Holding The Line In Government Shutdown

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Day six of the government shutdown and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart is defending Democrats‘ decision to not capitulate to Senate demands.

“Those bastards! It’s like they don’t even want people to die of generally preventable diseases,” he quipped. “I wonder what this seemingly reasonable and narrow request will sound like when put through the Fox-o-meter.”

The mandates, which include extending Obamacare subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts, were described by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Fox Business as “healthcare for illegals, transgender surgery,” with Stewart admonishing that the trans community isn’t a “garnish you add on every talking point like you’re some transgender salt bae.”

Referencing president Donald Trump’s threats to cut Democratic priority programs and make additional federal firings, Stewart said, “So the trap is, if the Democrats shut down the government, Donald Trump takes advantage of the situation and begins to — I don’t know — trim programs Democrats care about, or maybe Donald Trump might let go of some federal workers, or Donald Trump might eliminate funding, only for blue states, or Donald Trump might fucking send in the National Guard but only into blue areas. In other words, to continue doing all this shit Trump has not needed any provocation or pretense or reason to already have been doing. Lo these past, God, it feels like fucking 80 years.”

Stewart then addressed a clip of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who told reporters the POTUS “takes no pleasure” in the government shutdown.

“The president takes no pleasure in this? The president takes only pleasure,” Stewart maintained. “Given the president’s vascular condition, this might be the only thing keeping him hard, I swear to you. His catchphrase was literally, ‘You’re fired.’ His only reason for getting up in the morning is vengeance.”

The political comic continued, lobbing a punch at ICE: “Suddenly, a small ask for people’s preservation of healthcare is a Molotov cocktail. Because, apparently, Republicans won’t be satisfied with 99.8% domination, they must have it all. ICE went from deporting the worst-of-the-worst to throwing grandmothers onto linoleum and zip-tying American children, and everyone’s just supposed to be cool with the new masked, incredibly well-funded paramilitary group.”

He added, referencing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem being blocked from entering a building in Illinois to use the bathroom: “And Democrats are just reduced to petty gestures of restroom resistance.”

Stewart concluded, “Look, I’ve given Democrats an enormous amount of shit for their poor leadership: lack of specific and actionable plans, terrible messaging, abysmal wordplay. Did I mention poor leadership? But standing up for 75 million Americans in this moment to defend the rights of people to go into a little less medical debt seems like the least they can fucking do.”

Watch the episode below:

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