Either way millions of Americans will be hurt and suffer. Either way millions will lose health care and assistance for food affordability. The shut down threatened those losses immediately. The cave will prolong them throughout fiscal 2026, reminding voters at midterm time exactly who is responsible for their increased hardships.

That gives Democrats an overwhelming edge to regain the House and maybe Senate too. Then, they can address this lawless presidency and corner him to either resign, or be impeached, tried, convicted, and evicted.

Three's a charm.

The worry about travel plans remains because of the felon's air traffic control interference and policy. That will remind people all the way into next year, and then the BBB goes into effect.

Be patient.