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US Government shuts down - what does that mean?

The U.S. Federal Government has ground to a halt in what’s known as a ‘shutdown’. But, what...

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14.35 1 Oct 2025


US Government shuts down - what does that mean?


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14.35 1 Oct 2025


The U.S. Federal Government has ground to a halt in what’s known as a ‘shutdown’. But, what exactly does that mean, and why does it keep happening?

To help make sense of it all, Seán is joined by Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD.


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