Washington Today (10-2-25): Day Two of fed gov't shutdown; Pres. Trump may cut 'Democrat Agencies'

Day Two of the federal government shutdown and zero chance it will be settled today, with the Senate not conducting votes because of the Jewish holiday.

Republicans and Democrats are again trading accusations over which party is at fault for the impasse, and debate over health care continues, including the Republican accusation that Democrats want to provide care for illegal immigrants.

President Donald Trump posts that he is meeting with OMB Director Russell Vought to see which "Democrat Agencies" might be cut. President says the "Radical Left Democrats" gave him an "unprecedented opportunity" with the government shutdown.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) talks about how the federal government shutdown is affecting the people of his state.

Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) and Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) on the government shutdown's impact on the many federal workers in their districts.

Israel intercepts an international aid flotilla heading to Gaza.

Conservationist Jane Goodall, best known for her work with chimpanzees, who has died at age 91. We hear her on climate change from a 2020 appearance at the National Press Club in Washington, from C-SPAN's video library.

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