NPR: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark on how she thinks the shutdown will end

November 5, 2025

As the shutdown enters its 35th day, NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to discuss how she sees the shutdown ending and whether her party has any leverage.

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