With the stroke of the Presidential pen on November 12, 2025, the recent 43-day government shutdown — the longest in […]
From the Editors: What was the point of all this?
After more than a month of stubbornness and invective in Washington, some sanity reigns — for now. Senate Democrats finally […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Why did Democrats actually fight?
The Final Jeopardy answer is: “Power. Leverage. And Election 2025.” The correct answer Q: “What was the federal budget stalemate […]
Fitzpatrick to refuse salary during government shutdown
After the announcement, several other Pennsylvania members followed Fitzpatrick’s example.
By Steve Ulrich
Andy Bloom: Walking the plank — again
Republicans always take the blame for government shutdowns — so, of course, they’re doing it again.
By Andy Bloom