Stalemate in Shutdown Talks Reveals Washington’s Failure to Prioritize American Families

As the government shutdown enters its fourth debilitating week, Senate Republicans have congregated at the White House—not to forge solutions, but to reinforce a stubborn refusal to negotiate with Democrats. This display of unity behind President Donald Trump highlights a grim reality: Washington remains paralyzed while hundreds of thousands of federal employees face another missed paycheck and vital social programs teeter on collapse. Who Is Protecting American Workers and Families? The core question citizens must ask themselves is simple: How long will our elected officials allow partisan brinkmanship to jeopardize national stability and the wellbeing of everyday Americans? Federal agencies...