1Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana said Wednesday that Washington’s government shutdown will not end until lawmakers “take their egos out back and shoot them,” blaming Senate Democrats for the ongoing impasse. In an interview with CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Kennedy argued that negotiations have reached a standstill because Democratic leaders, led by Sen. Chuck Schumer, are demanding an additional $1.5 trillion in spending — a proposal Kennedy dismissed as unrealistic and politically motivated.

Kennedy accused Democrats of prioritizing foreign projects over domestic needs, claiming they are “holding the government hostage” instead of restoring federal funding programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As the shutdown continues, roughly 42 million Americans are at ri

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