Source: Fox News
Summary
The federal government has entered its first shutdown of the new year, with the current shutdown being an outlier due to a funding deal agreed upon by President Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The deal, which stripped out the Department of Homeland Security spending bill and replaced it with a short-term funding extension, advanced out of the Senate but faces resistance in the House from Republicans demanding policy wins. This is the 22nd government shutdown since 1976, with the most recent one being the longest in U.S. history, lasting 43 days due to a funding dispute over Obamacare enhanced premium subsidies.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The government shutdown has become a familiar ritual, with both parties engaging in a well-rehearsed dance. The Senate has passed a funding deal, but its survival in the House is uncertain. Republicans are demanding policy wins, including voter ID legislation. The shutdown has entered its second day, with no clear resolution in sight. The parties will likely continue to negotiate, each side trying to gain leverage. The shutdown has become a predictable performance, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
