Sunset 11-13-25

The longest government shutdown finally came to an end with a quick vote and a presidential signature — proving what many Americans suspected from the start: this entire ordeal could have been avoided.

After seven weeks of political theatrics, postponed paychecks, and enough airport delays to make people consider cross-country hitchhiking, Congress ultimately passed a temporary bill they could have agreed to on day one. If irony had a face, it would be shaking its head right now.

The shutdown was sold as a bold political stand. In reality, it was more like a very expensive, very exhausting group project where half the participants refused to read the assignment. And the American people, as usual, were the ones stuck cleaning up the mess.

The key takeaway from this whole saga? Washington may have reopened, but it didn’t necessarily wise up. [Jimmy Parker, Page Traveler]

Good Night, Patriots!