The six-month continuing resolution that avoided a partial government shutdown left Democrats deeply divided. CQ Roll Call’s Mary Ellen McIntire and David Lerman explain the nature of the rift, whether it’s likely to heal and what it means for the party’s ability to govern and combat the Trump administration.

Show Notes:

• Trump signs stopgap spending measure, averting shutdown
• House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 but aware of challenge
• Senate Democrats relent on six-month stopgap funding bill