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Steve Gruber sits down with Kurt Couchman, senior fiscal policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, to break down the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, now officially over. Couchman explains what led to the extended stalemate, the consequences for taxpayers and federal employees, and, most importantly, how Congress can act to prevent future shutdowns. This conversation provides a clear-eyed look at fiscal responsibility, legislative accountability, and practical reforms to keep the government running smoothly.