Several Senate Democrats, reportedly enough to get to 60, are about to vote yes on a continuing resolution to reopen the government – in exchange for basically jack shit in terms of a deal to extend ACA subsidies and prevent people’s healthcare costs from skyrocketing. Why this is actually happening has yet to be adequately explained to political reporters. It may not ever be.
Also, holy fuck look at Kilauea right now. This is also happening live:
Wonder what makes the lava go all extra erupty like that at random times.