Democrats’ appetite for another shutdown looks diminished in the wake of the 43-day government-funding lapse, driven by centrists who worry that too much damage was inflicted on American households

Democrats are showing reduced interest in another government shutdown following a 43-day funding lapse, largely due to concerns from centrist members about the negative impact on American households. This apprehension stems from the belief that the previous shutdown has harmed the very voters they aim to support.