A new letter to the editor pushes back against the criticism directed at Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan for their role in ending a government shutdown. The author urges readers to acknowledge the practicality of their actions and to embrace gratitude over hostility.

Amid accusations that he “caved” in a recent government shutdown vote, Senator Angus King firmly rejects this perception. In this piece, originally appearing as an opinion column, King clarifies he received more than critics assume and stands by the reasoning behind his decision.