A House Divided #257 By Hank Silverberg Commentary Our government is running out of money and could shut down in mid-November. The war in Ukraine rages on as supplies diminish, and now Israel has been attacked by a terrorist army and is fighting once again for its very life. Our President has responded by pledging once again that the United States will help its friends and send a strong message to Iran, Russia and China about our commitment to defend the free world. But there's one big problem. THE CONGRESS IS MISSING IN ACTION. No aide can be approved for Israel and Ukraine, no help can be sent to our southern border to better manage immigration, and millions of Americans could face really hard times if the government closes. It's all because a small group of selfish, right-wing egotists in the Republican party can't do something as easy as electing a Speaker of The House. And Congress can not do its work without a Speaker. Yes, I k