Shutdown Looms as Democrats and GOP Fail to Reach Last-Minute Deal

Joe Perticone of The Bulwark joined The Final 5 to discuss the high-stakes budget standoff on Capitol Hill. With just hours until a potential shutdown, Democrats face political pressure over health care subsidies while Republicans remain dug in. Perticone noted the lack of trust between parties, the risk of federal worker furloughs or layoffs, and the uncertainty of whether Congress can act in time to avoid disruption.