#105 SHUTDOWN CHAOS: Government Closes, Paychecks Stop, Blame Game EXPLODES

IT'S OFFICIAL. As of midnight, the U.S. government is SHUT DOWN. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are now furloughed, national parks are closing, and vital services are grinding to a halt.

Tonight, Alex R. Wagner dives into the 11th-hour failure on Capitol Hill that plunged the country into chaos. Who is really to blame? Democrats point the finger at Republicans over deep healthcare cuts, while the GOP says this is a "Democrat-owned shutdown."

We'll break down what this means for YOU—from delayed passports to the impact on the economy. And with President Trump threatening mass firings, how long could this political standoff last? Join the live debate and tell us who you think is responsible for this mess.