LIVE: Government Shutdown 2025 — What Now? | Watchdog Wednesday

🚨 Breaking News: The U.S. federal government has officially shut down. What now?

Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the new fiscal year, and the fight over healthcare provisions has left Washington at a standstill. More than 750,000 federal workers are furloughed, the FAA is sidelining 11,000 employees, and ripple effects could soon be felt in communities across the country.

At the center of this shutdown:

❌ Cuts to Medicaid funding.

❌ Rollbacks of healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants.

❌ Loss of transgender healthcare coverage, including overseas programs.

❌ Political gridlock over Affordable Care Act tax credits.

👉 On tonight’s Watchdog Wednesday, we break down:

The real-life impact on workers, families, and air travel.

How this fight is reshaping healthcare policy.

The political blame game in D.C.

What it means if the shutdown drags on.

💬 We want YOUR voice in this conversation:

Is healthcare being used as a political weapon?

Should federal workers be pawns in funding battles?

How long can everyday Americans afford dysfunction in Washington?

📢 Join the livestream as we go beyond the headlines and ask the questions others won’t.

👥 Hosted by Regina Connell with her AI co-host Mary Beth, only on West Virginia Wire.

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Stay vigilant. 🐾