Early Shutdown Threats Signal Reckless Washington Dysfunction Ahead

Washington is at it again. Long before the fiscal year ends, lawmakers are already tossing blame over a looming government shutdown, continuing a dangerous tradition of putting politics over the interests of hardworking Americans. But this year, with Republicans controlling Congress and President Trump’s America First agenda on the line, the stakes could not be higher. Is Political Posturing Worth Sacrificing Our National Priorities? The drumbeat of shutdown threats starting more than two months before funding expires shows Congress is prioritizing partisan games over governing. Despite controlling all branches, Republicans face fierce resistance from Democrats who seem intent on derailing...