Another day, another disappointing example of Washington’s dysfunction, leaving everyday Americans caught in the crossfire.

Seven moderate Democrats and one independent who caucuses with Democrats broke with the rest of their party Sunday night to vote with Republicans and advance legislation to end the government shutdown. These eight senators, none of whom are up for re-election in 2026, likely believe they’re achieving the greater good by not letting stubborn, unyielding Republicans continue to hurt the American people, including federal workers and those who rely on food assistance, but many people, including their party members, think they’re simply giving in and getting virtually nothing in return outside of a Republican promise to circle back to the healthcare subsidies issue at a

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