Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has called on President Donald Trump to establish a bipartisan Senate commission to resolve the ongoing government shutdown. The proposal was made during a segment on ‘Fox News Sunday,’ where Paul joined Democratic Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in a discussion on the Trump administration’s efforts to combat Venezuelan cartels and broader strategies to end the shutdown. Paul emphasized the need for collaborative efforts, stating that the continued stalemate risks undermining public trust and economic stability.
Kaine, who is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, agreed with Paul’s call for bipartisanship, noting that the shutdown has already caused significant disruptions. The two senators discussed the broader implications of the impasse, including its impact on federal agencies and the potential for long-term damage to government operations. Both Paul and Kaine urged congressional leaders to prioritize national interests over partisan divisions, suggesting that a bipartisan commission could serve as a viable path forward.
The shutdown, which has persisted for over two weeks, has led to the furlough of thousands of federal employees and disrupted critical services. While the White House has called for a swift resolution, Republican and Democratic leaders remain divided over the funding issues that have sparked the crisis. Paul’s proposal reflects growing frustration among lawmakers who believe that the current approach is not yielding results and that a more inclusive process is necessary to find a solution.