Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, U.S. Senator from Indiana, posted a series of statements on October 9, 2025, addressing the impact of a government shutdown and participating in a discussion with business leaders.

In a post made at 12:48 p.m. UTC, Banks referenced comments attributed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding the ongoing government shutdown, stating: "Chuck Schumer said every day the government is shut down 'gets better' for Democrats. Tell that to our troops and border patrol agents who are worried about missing their next paycheck. I’ll be joining @marc_lotter on Newsmax at 8:50 am ET to talk about it. Tune in!"

Later that morning, at 1:28 p.m. UTC, Banks continued his criticism of Schumer’s remarks by highlighting the personal impact of the shutdown on military families: "A 23-year-old sailor trying to feed his baby and take care of his family is about to miss a paycheck. But Chuck Schumer says every day the government is shut down 'gets better' for Democrats. @marc_lotter https://t.co/khrL6Vg3PG"

In a separate post at 3:46 p.m. UTC, Banks shared his participation in a meeting with business representatives: "Great to join my delegation colleagues for a discussion with the @IndianaChamber in D.C. yesterday. https://t.co/nz5KlU2ZES"

The context for these posts is an ongoing federal government shutdown, which has historically resulted in delayed paychecks for federal employees and service members. During such shutdowns, essential personnel such as troops and border patrol agents are often required to work without pay until funding is restored.

Banks’ mention of his appearance with Marc Lotter refers to his participation in media discussions aimed at drawing attention to the effects of the shutdown on military and law enforcement families.

The meeting with the Indiana Chamber in Washington, D.C., reflects ongoing engagement between lawmakers and state business leaders during periods of federal uncertainty.