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Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., talks about the government shutdown

By Leila Fadel

Published October 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-NY, about the ongoing budget negotiations and the impact of the government shutdown.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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