Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode, you’ll hear what actually happened in Congress during October 2025, a month dominated by a record-breaking shutdown. While the House was on vacation, the Senate enacted mass confirmations of over 100 Trump-aligned nominees—many with extreme views, conflicts of interest, or industry ties—as well as the surprising bipartisan pushback against Trump’s global tariff abuses. We also examine the Senate’s failed attempt to stop Trump’s unauthorized overseas boat strikes.

Find all our sources in the show notes on our website: congressionaldish.com/cd326-october-2025-slippery-barnacles

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