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Featuring: Jake Auchincloss, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, District 4

Rep. Jake Auchincloss 'On the Record' about shutdown, senate race

Published October 26, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:52

… controllers, of SNAP benefits, of home heating programs not being there for Americans who are going into the holiday season. Who's going to bear the blame for this shutdown? Well, Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. Donald Trump opened up his term by declaring two things. One, he had a mandate. Two, he hates Democrats. (04:52–04:56)

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“Reversing the worst of the Medicaid cuts that will raise premiums for Americans.”
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“Funding the COPS grants that allow local police departments to hire and train our police officers.”
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“In the March continuing resolution, which I voted against, the Republicans cut the grants that local police departments use to hire, to…”
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“Republicans have zero trust on health Care with Democrats or with the American public.”
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“Members of Congress constitutionally have to get paid regardless because Article one, Article two, separation of powers.”
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“Staffers aren't getting paid. They're missing paychecks. They'll get back pay when the government reopens.”
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