I I want to say that all this was was utterly pointless and foolish. This outcome was totally foreseeable. I said that this would be the outcome when all this began back in midepptember.They did it anyway. Democrats admitted that they used the people as leverage and they got nothing for their selfish political stunt here. They they didn't achieve anything with this at all.And anyone who studied history would know that shutdowns never yield any positive result. It just hurts people. I said on the House floor ...

Government Shutdown & Political Strategy - The Democratic party acknowledges the need to win elections to gain leverage, highlighting the recent election results as a rejection of chaos [1][2][10] - The speaker expresses disagreement with shutting down the government, especially considering the potential impact on 42 million Americans facing food insecurity [4][8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of order, logic, and making a better argument to win future elections, rather than resorting to tactics like government shutdowns [2][14] - The speaker believes that shutting down the government is fundamentally wrong and that America is the guaranteed loser [19] Healthcare & Tax Credits - The speaker supports extending tax credits related to healthcare and expresses disagreement with colleagues who advocate for government shutdowns as a tactic [6][8] - The speaker acknowledges concerns about rising healthcare premiums and the feeling of abandonment by some Americans [7][8] - The speaker mentions the opportunity to find a way forward to establish these tax credits, emphasizing the need for Republican buy-in [9] Democratic Party & Leadership - The speaker advocates for a unified Democratic party, discouraging internal conflict and name-calling [17][18] - The speaker defends Chuck Schumer's leadership, despite the challenges he faces [19][20] - The speaker dismisses the idea of a generational problem within the Democratic party, arguing that age should not be a barrier to leadership [21][23][24] SNAP & Food Insecurity - The speaker highlights the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its impact on 42 million Americans [4][15] - The speaker's personal connection to fighting food insecurity is emphasized, with his wife's professional dedication to the cause [15]

RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)@niamalikah “Democrats did something rather remarkable: They’re exiting the shutdown with the political high ground despite instigating the shutdown,” @DavidMDrucker sayshttps://t.co/sPcnecs3SB ...

Markets ignored the shutdown until they needed it, says @johnauthers (via @opinion) https://t.co/bAj2OEebkM ...

Food Program Funding & Politics - The report highlights the existence of $5 billion in one fund and $23 billion in another fund that can be used for food programs [3][13] - The report mentions President Trump shaking down the Department of Justice for $230 million and buying Christine Gnome two jets for almost $180 million, implying funds are available [3] - The report criticizes Republican leadership for stopping food programs from going forward and urges President Trump to follow the law and allow these programs to continue [8] - The report notes that House Republicans have been home for six weeks, suggesting a lack of urgency in addressing the shutdown [5] - The report mentions Senator Holly's legislation with bipartisan support (15 Republicans, 15 Democrats), needing only 13 more Republican votes to pass a bill for food programs [7] Impact of Shutdown - The report emphasizes the impact on hardworking families who depend on food programs and may not be able to afford groceries [17] - The report highlights the potential consequences of the shutdown, including people not being able to afford health insurance, rural health clinics closing, and people not getting food [29] - The report mentions New Mexico providing $30 million in funds, but acknowledges it's not enough, indicating the severity of the situation [16] Proposed Solutions & Actions - The report advocates for bringing everyone into a room to find a solution and do the right thing for the American people [6][20] - The report applauds the governor of New Mexico and state legislature for providing funds and suggests states should be reimbursed for their efforts [14] - The report urges President Trump to use the money Congress appropriated for food programs, as he did during his first term [18]

Laying workers off. Mothballing the House. Selectively withholding funds. Trump and the GOP are actively participating in this shutdown, a strategy that has risks, @DavidMDrucker writes (via @opinion) https://t.co/DsdltHUzcm ...

There is so much on the agenda. We heard him float. Maybe he wants to take a little side trip and meet with Kim Jong un as well.Yes. He approach these trips. And what does he hope to get in terms of deliverables.I've done one of those side trips to meet Kim Jong un on the way back. I honestly don't know how he does it. I just got back from Tokyo last night and I can barely stand up.I was thinking more about his his meetings last week when he was in Asia maybe two weeks ago. And I lose track of the time he w ...

From @WSJopinion: The length of this shutdown has shattered whatever plans Congress had for an orderly exit from the impasse. And that means that what comes next could prove to be as messy as what we have now, writes @KimStrassel. https://t.co/aarX3E9Y7N ...

Overall Americans still blame Republicans for the shutdown, according to YouGov polling on behalf of The Economist. But the public is increasingly displeased with both sides https://t.co/Pg2js437EP ...

US Government Shutdown & Budget - The Republican party is refusing to negotiate on the budget, leading to a government shutdown [2][4] - Democrats possess leverage due to the need for their votes to fund the budget [3] - The current budget is a continuation of Trump's budget, which is unfavorable to healthcare and favors increased spending for ICE and DHS, along with massive tax cuts [9][10] - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is facing potential layoffs of 80% of its employees due to the shutdown [6][7] International Relations & Military Actions - Israel launched air strikes on southern Gaza after a ceasefire, raising concerns about lasting peace [14] - The US military conducted strikes on alleged drug smuggling ships in the Caribbean Sea, killing three passengers [20] - The legality of these strikes is questioned, with concerns raised about extrajudicial killings [21] - The US President is accused of waging a war against Venezuela under the guise of fighting fentanyl, despite the fact that fentanyl does not originate from Venezuela [22] Political Criticism & Executive Power - The Republican party is criticized for blindly supporting President Trump and enabling him to violate laws [25][26] - President Trump is accused of abusing executive power by shutting down programs, freezing spending, and targeting Democratic areas [11][12] - The House of Representatives is effectively shut down, granting President Trump unchecked executive power [12]