Tangle Week three of the government shutdown.
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Oct 21, 2025 The federal government shutdown has hit a historic 21 days, leaving lawmakers deadlocked. Tensions rise as the Senate fails to pass a critical funding bill for the 11th time. Perspectives from both the left and right reveal deep-seated concerns about power dynamics and fiscal responsibility. Essential services are under strain, with a focus on who’s being affected and who remains on the job. Plus, a military training mishap on a major highway adds an unexpected twist to the news cycle.
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Shutdown Reaches Historic Scale
- The shutdown is now the longest full federal shutdown in U.S. history and has halted many nonessential services.
- Agencies furloughed staff and key functions like the Supreme Court public access faced closures, revealing wide operational impacts.
Left Sees Power Struggle Over Spending
- Left-leaning commentators frame the fight as about executive power and protecting spending from being withheld.
- They urge Democrats to leverage popular 'no-kings' spending rules to counter perceived autocratic maneuvers.
Right Frames Shutdown As Efficiency Audit
- Right-leaning voices argue the shutdown exposes waste and offers an efficiency test of what government needs.
- Some on the right insist Republicans should refuse to extend enhanced ACA subsidies and hold to fiscal principles.