Congressional candidate on why she opposed her mother's shutdown deal vote

By Leila Fadel

Published November 14, 2025 at 4:53 AM EST

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen voted to end the shutdown without healthcare stipulations. Her daughter, congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen, shares why she disagrees with her mother's decision.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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