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.