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Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill as government barrels toward shut down

By Deirdre Walsh,

A Martínez

Published September 30, 2025 at 6:26 AM EDT

The government will shut down at midnight tonight if Congress can't reach a deal. But Republicans and Democrats are at a standstill, each refusing to give in to the other's demands.

Deirdre Walsh

Deirdre Walsh is the congress editor for NPR's Washington Desk.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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