Virginia Senator Tim Kaine comments on government shutdown

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine comments on government shutdown

(WVNS) -- As of midnight on October 1st, 2025, the United States government is officially shut down.  Until a deal is reached, hundreds of thousands of federal employees and their families remain in limbo, wondering how this will affect their livelihoods.  Democratic leaders hold firm in face of mass firing threat: ‘Cruelty is the point’ Though government shutdowns are not unusual, they can still be very impactful on people's lives. Some f…