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The Senate is moving to hold a test vote on a new plan to reopen the government, a straight-up attempt to force Democrats to decide whether they will put Americans ahead of politics. The revamped package would temporarily fund key parts of the government and promise a later vote on extending expiring health-care subsidies, putting the ball squarely in the Democrats’ court.
Republican leaders have quietly drafted a bipartisan set of spending bills that would restart essential services while daring Democrats to take responsibility for ending the shutdown. The proposal deliberately separates reopening from the larger Obamacare fight, offering a path to restore paychecks, food aid and airport operations without surrendering conservative principles on health policy.
Sen. Rick Scott reminded viewers on Fox that this is Congress’ job — not a blame game — and he’s right to call out Democrats who prefer headline theater over governing. Scott has repeatedly pushed the simple point that lawmakers, not the White House theatrics or cable news stunts, must vote to reopen the government and stop punishing working Americans.
Enough with the excuses: Americans are the ones paying the price while career politicians posture. SNAP benefits have already been interrupted, federal employees are working without pay and airlines are warning of chaos as air traffic control shortages mount — a real-world cost of political brinkmanship that Democrats should be ashamed of letting continue.
Meanwhile, on the world stage the administration scored a diplomatic win as Kazakhstan agreed to join the Abraham Accords, expanding the circle of peace brokered by President Trump and reminding allies that real conservative leadership yields results. This symbolic addition shows that America can lead on both tough domestic choices and bold foreign policy, strengthening ties that matter for security, trade and technology cooperation.
Patriotic conservatives should make one demand of Washington right now: reopen the government and get back to work for the people. If Senate Republicans are offering a practical, measured plan to restore services and protect American families, Democrats should stop theater and do what they were elected to do — vote to reopen the government and move on to constructive debate where it belongs.
