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Following Sanders’ remarks, political analysts and senators weighed in, highlighting the complex and often theatrical nature of current Washington negotiations. Montana Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Finance Committees, shared insights on the ongoing debate over the government shutdown and expressed skepticism about the possibility of a swift resolution. Daines noted that there was initial hope for bipartisan cooperation but suspected the "far left" faction of the Democratic Party has now taken control of negotiations, turning the process into a form of political theater.