After weeks of gridlock, the U.S. government is finally open again — but the real question is what Democrats gave up to make it happen. Historian Dr. Allan Lichtman and Sam Lichtman break down the behind-the-scenes deal that ended the 2025 government shutdown, the power plays shaping Washington, and what this moment means for the balance of political leverage heading into the next election.

From Senate negotiations to House concessions, this episode examines how party strategy, public pressure, and presidential brinkmanship collided — and whether Democrats’ decision will strengthen or haunt them in the months ahead.

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