Why the GOP Extremists Oppose Ukraine
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Republicans averted the self-inflicted wound of a government shutdown this weekend. The main casualty of the process was aid for Ukraine, but foreign aid was always a fig leaf—for both GOP dysfunction and the determination of a small group of Republicans to help Russia.
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It’s Not About the Money
The Republicans in Congress have delayed a shutdown for another 45 days while they continue their family food fight. They are all very angry with one another, and they seem to agree on only one issue: They . But don’t blame Gaetz, who is clearly having the time of his life being famous. The Republicans,, have for weeks been careening toward a Seinfeld Shutdown, a budget impasse about … nothing.
