During an interview appearance on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, Senator John Fetterman , a Pennsylvania Democrat, called the ongoing government shutdown an "absolute fail," adding that it's "embarrassing."

"We are hurting the very people that we fight for. And now we're getting nothing for them if we continue to keep our government shut down," he said.

Newsweek has reached out to Fetterman for further comment by email Sunday.

Why It Matters

The ongoing federal government shutdown , which has entered its 33rd day, has directly jeopardized critical support for millions of Americans, with the lapse in funding endangering programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ) and Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care subsidies.

Fetterman has emerged as a

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