Senate Deal to Reopen Fed Gov’t, 2026 CPI Breakdown

Senate Democrats have agreed to a compromise that clears the way for reopening the federal government after over a month-long shutdown, marking a breakthrough in negotiations. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation discussed the 2026 Civitas Partisan Index, outlining what 2026 elections could look like for the North Carolina General Assembly. Meanwhile, Congressman Dan Bishop remains on track for appointment as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina.