Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on the effects of the shutdown on military families

By Steve Inskeep

Published October 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM PDT

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NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas about the impact of the government shutdown on his constituents, including military families in the state.

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