From mass layoffs to frozen paychecks... Americans are beginning to feel the impact of the government shutdown - while Trump plays the blame game.
11 days into the government shutdown, Americans are starting to feel the impact; military families are turning to food banks, and federal workers remain unpaid. President Trump says troops will be paid by October 15, but he's also pushing ahead with agency layoffs as part of his standoff with Democrats over funding.
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This episode aired on October 11, 2025 at 6pm.