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# Ex-Trump official: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up Nov. 1
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/shutdown-impact-marc-short-1761685511/
- Published: 2025-10-29T00:01:04.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-29T00:24:09.000Z
- Description: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up on Nov. 1, ex-Trump White House official says
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: PBS News Hour, #ZZZ_Show_fe87d6dc-6a0c-4ffb-800c-e787276ea730, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_a28cdd9c-e7d5-49b6-a733-55a414f36bce, #extra

As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day shutdown, the longest ever.