US politics
Government Shutdown Impact on 2026 Elections: Historical Patterns Suggest Limited Voter Memory
Oct 05, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Analysis reveals that while both Republicans and Democrats are investing in political messaging around the current government shutdown, historical precedent from 2013 and 2018-2019 shutdowns indicates minimal long-term electoral consequences. As Republicans focus on immigration and Democrats emphasize healthcare affordability, experts note that voters typically move on from shutdown politics unless prolonged economic hardship occurs, suggesting the 2026 election outcomes may depend more on future issues than current partisan blame.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Distances Himself from Trump's Controversial Military Address at Quantico
Oct 03, 2025 05:42 pm CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced public pressure from Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean to address President Donald Trump's controversial remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over Trump's unconventional approach to military leadership and political protocol, where he told military leaders they could lose their rank if they disagreed with him, raising concerns about civil-military relations.