Source: Reason
by JD Tuccille
“Unfortunately, the government never really shuts down, and the two parties always work out an agreement that involves spending a lot more money. The worst that happens is that some people are inconvenienced for a few days, as the only things that really cease to function are public-facing operations such as parks and offices — deliberately so, to maintain the illusion that something important is happening. What might be different this time, though, is that there’s a chance to use the impasse to reduce the federal work force.” (09/30/25)
https://reason.com/2025/09/30/could-this-be-the-best-government-shutdown-ever/