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Is the US heading for a government shutdown? 5 essential reads to occupy the mind while we wait to find out

Brinkmanship, a political scramble to keep the lights on in Washington and finger-pointing over who is to the blame – we’ve been here before, right?

The Conversation

With government funding running out soon, expect more brinkmanship despite public dismay at political gridlock

Much of the news coverage of the discussions and negotiations aimed at averting a government shutdown on Nov. 17, 2023, relies on pundits and their unnamed sources, on leaks, speculation, wishful thinking and maybe even the reading of tea leaves. The Conversation tapped an expert on congressional behavior, Northwestern University…

The Conversation

Expulsions, walkouts, filibusters: Lawmakers grapple with acrimonious legislative sessions

Lawmakers this year kicked rival colleagues out of office in Tennessee and off the chamber floor in Montana

The Independent UK

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Voters want compromise in Congress -- so why the brinkmanship over the debt ceiling?

There’s progress on the debt limit. There’s no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. That’s a good sign. No it isn’t. Who’s up? Who’s down?

The Conversation

In partisan year, some Democrats stress work with Trump, GOP

WASHINGTON — Like many Democrats, Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut hasn’t been hesitant to attack Donald Trump. She accused him when he was president of bullying and racism and said his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, posed a grave threat to democracy.

Tribune News Service

In partisan year, some Democrats stress work with Trump, GOP - Roll Call

In this partisan year, Democrat Jahana Hayes cites working with Trump in reelection ad, and she's not alone.

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