Longest Government Shutdown in History Exposes Washington’s Broken Priorities

As the federal government enters its 36th day of shutdown—the longest in U.S. history—millions of Americans face mounting hardships while career politicians remain stuck in a paralyzing standoff. From delayed flights to suspended food aid, this ongoing crisis reveals more than just fiscal gridlock; it spotlights a broken system where national sovereignty and citizens' wellbeing take a backseat to partisan bickering. How Did We Get Here, and Who Pays the Price? President Donald Trump, echoing his first-term stance, has held firm against reopening the government without resolving health insurance subsidy disputes with Democrats. Yet, unlike his earlier shutdown over border...