After All That

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A view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC. (Mark Alfred/NOTUS) Mark Alfred/NOTUS

Today’s notice: Shutdown update. Senators not knowing things. Podcast ads vs. the FBI. Social insecurity.

Shutting It Down

The great shutdown drama of 2025 has brought thrills — Will House Republicans rally around a bill labeled a “clean” CR even if it isn’t? Yes! — and, now, a big chill. The central question about what Democrats will do in the Senate appears to have an answer, NOTUS’ Ursula Perano and Ben T.N. Mause report.

Democrats made a lot of noise about voting no, but they’re going to cave.