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Bill Huizenga: “The [government shutdown] is not resolved yet.”

Featuring: Bill Huizenga, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, District 4

Congressman Bill Huizenga 4-23-26

Published April 23, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:32

A lot going on in Washington right now now. Good morning. And where do things stand as far as the government shutdown? Let's start there, sir. Yeah, good morning. The [government shutdown] is not resolved yet. There is. And again, this is the DHS Department of Homeland Security, 10 different agencies that reside within it. (00:32–00:36)

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Asserts that the government shutdown is ongoing.

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