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The shutdown hits Day 20 — and pressure is mounting as Nov. 1 looms. Jake breaks down Schumer’s next move, a potential off-ramp for Democrats and why this week could be decisive.
Plus: Hakeem Jeffries ramps up his redistricting push and the Grijalva lawsuit heads for a showdown.
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