The question now facing both parties is whether someone will step forward—not in surrender, but in service to the nation. Resolving the shutdown requires clear leadership, a willingness to engage in meaningful compromise, and an understanding that restoring public trust is as essential as restoring government functions. Federal employees need their paychecks; critical programs need funding; families need stability. Without decisive action, the social, economic, and political costs will continue to mount, leaving lasting scars on communities and on the credibility of governing institutions.Continue reading…
