'We're barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history,' Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday. With no endgame in sight, the shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future. Vice President JD Vance has warned of 'painful' cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue.
They’re up against a payday cliff. 1st and 15th for military IIRC.
There are several reasons to end a government shutdown prior to your security not being paid. Imagine all the ICE bullshit brigades not getting paid.
They kinda painted themselves in.