"in a way that compelled me to say "hmm, I bet I could write something funny about that." Isn't it interesting that the stories that work best for The Trash Report are the ones that come about on the nights I'm not in charge of my child's bedtime and get a quiet hour to stare at my small rectangle with a glass of wine? It's a science, this writing thing."
"The federal government has been shut down for nearly two weeks because the Democrats have finally realized that there is zero benefit to compromising with Republicans and are refusing to pass a budget unless healthcare subsidies are back in it. And Republicans-who control the House, Senate, and White House, mind you-are trying to make it seem like Democrats' fault, going so far as having puppy murderer Kristi Noem make a video to be shown at TSA checkpoints in airports."
A federal shutdown has lasted nearly two weeks because Democrats are refusing to pass a budget until healthcare subsidies are restored. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House while portraying the impasse as Democrats' fault and circulating political messaging, including a controversial Kristi Noem video intended for TSA checkpoints. The Port of Portland declined to air the ad, citing a policy against political spots and concern about its tone. President Trump underwent a routine second annual physical amid criticism that his actions undermine broader access to healthcare while he benefits from government-funded care. Social media users highlighted the surreal blend of satire and political messaging in right-wing media moments.
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