Watch CBS News

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez slam Republicans for government shutdown as Fetterman blames fellow Democrats

Name: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez slam Republicans for government shutdown as Fetterman blames fellow Democrats
Uploaded: 2025-10-16T17:52:00-0400
Duration: 6 min 18 s
Description: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez railed against Republicans on CNN Wednesday night over the ongoing government shutdown. However, on NewsNation, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman blamed his own party for the closure. Former Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join with analysis.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez railed against Republicans on CNN Wednesday night over the ongoing government shutdown. However, on NewsNation, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman blamed his own party for the closure. Former Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne join with analysis.