Government Shutdown Sparks Crisis While Washington Fiddles

For over a month now, the federal government shutdown has morphed from a political standoff into a tangible crisis hurting everyday Americans. From Alaska to Maine, from holiday travelers to working families, the fallout of this shutdown exposes the failures of leadership in Washington unwilling to put American interests first. How Long Will Washington Let Families Go Hungry? Senator Lisa Murkowski’s warning about growing food scarcity in Alaska isn’t an isolated concern—it is a symptom of a broader national emergency. Millions rely on SNAP food aid, yet the government refuses to free funds needed to keep these programs alive. Despite...