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'POLITICAL CRISIS': Ted Cruz addresses TWO things driving the government shutdown

Published October 16, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:36

Number one, we voted today the ninth time to reopen the government. Republicans voted over and over and over again to reopen the government. The Democrats voted no. The government, I believe, will stay shut down at least for another week. because as you mentioned, the no Kings rally is on Saturday. And the Democrats are trying to audition for their radical left. (01:36–01:40)

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Predicts that the government shutdown will continue for at least another week.

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