There is a video going around right now, and if you have not seen it, you need to. A Marine Corps veteran named Brian McGinnis walked into a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing on March 4th, 2026, dressed in his military uniform, and stood up to say what a growing number of Americans have beenContinue reading “They Broke His Arm. Now Tell Me Again How MAGA Loves the Troops.”
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On Track for the Longest Government Shutdown: Uncharted Territory Ahead
As of October 30, 2025, the ongoing federal government shutdown is rapidly approaching a milestone that would make it the longest in United States history. Next week, unless some unforeseen resolution occurs, this shutdown is on track to surpass all previous records. Already, we are edging very close to the point where this shutdown willContinue reading “On Track for the Longest Government Shutdown: Uncharted Territory Ahead”
Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue
The ongoing government shutdown has already stretched far beyond the expectations of most observers. Yet in many discussions, there is an implicit assumption: once the Senate secures enough votes to reopen the government, normal operations will resume. This assumption, however, oversimplifies the reality of U.S. governance and ignores the crucial role of the president andContinue reading “Even After the Senate Votes, the Shutdown Could Still Continue”
The Shutdown Could Keep GoingâEven If the Senate Votes to Reopen
The government shutdown is still dragging on, and the media narrative has largely fallen into a familiar pattern. Headlines reassure us that a deal is âjust around the corner,â that ânormal operations will resume soon,â or that ânegotiations are progressing.â Yet anyone who has been closely observing the current administrationâs approach to executive power knowsContinue reading “The Shutdown Could Keep GoingâEven If the Senate Votes to Reopen”