Since this shutdown was very much about Schumer trying to redeem himself politically after the Spring CR, worth asking if it was all worth it, or if capitulation up front would have been less damaging for him.

They never thought it was a good idea to begin with, and it had all gotten too stupid to defend?

They needed something to justify abandoning a terrible decision. Neera is a very smart person and surely knows this was a loser from the start.

Yes she does.

Well, they all voted for it.

Actually, there was only one way this was ever going to end.

0% They voted to reopen the government because they think the shutdown was a bad idea from the jump.

Amazing how quickly this debate shifted from “conservatives should disavow antisemitism” to “the libertarian philosophy of the Wall Street Journal Ed Board defines conservatism to the exclusion of anyone with any reservations at all with the liberal economic / political order.”

Well, I want to congratulate the people who voted consistently against shutting down the government. Their position — the correct one — finally prevailed.

House and Senate Dems opposed to the deal should be asked how they could have done better. What was their strategy? And "FIGHT" is not an answer. axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiospm

Proof that he wanted to include “The Blues Brothers” on his list of favorite movies.

Kind of buries the lede here.

If he could get rid of the people movers, he deserves to be President for Life.

I will say… This years long posture of where is the GOP alternative is very one sided. While fair, there is zero interest in asking Dems why their law doesn’t work as intended. I mean…it’s called the AFFORDABLE CARE Act.

Amazing advice. "Run in a blue state in an off-year election, while Donald Trump is President." subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/1…

John smoking Peter in their footrace to the tomb.

This is simply untrue. "Some travelers enjoy the oddity and nostalgia of the people movers." 🚐 White House takes on Dulles people movers axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiospm

I tell my Little Leaguers this all the time and anyone else with kids in sports should share this story. You do not need to be the best player on earth when you’re 10. Relax.

Sorry. But this is asinine. Who cares what the House thinks? He has the votes in the Senate in November 26 for Leader. Full stop. 1 big thing: 🤬 Anti-Schumer caucus axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axioshillleaders

Awesome. Walk me through it.