From frozen paychecks to stalled services, the government shutdown is already hitting home. And while officials in Washington trade blame and soundbites, the American people are left asking: What is really going on—and how does this end? 

Join us on Friday, November 7 at 3:00 PM ET for a No Labels Call with Carl Cannon, Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics, for an unbiased, candid look at what is driving the dysfunction, and what might break the stalemate. 

This government shutdown, which is now in its second month, should end now. Millions of federal employees — including military service members — are living in uncertainty or without paychecks. Crucial aid to hungry children is being held up. There is no excuse for this. Democratic and Republican leaders are locked in a standoff, but rank-and-file members need to step up and force an end to this embarrassing spectacle so the government can reopen.

Carl Cannon can help us understand how Washington can find a way out of this mess. 

He is one of America’s most well-sourced and respected political journalists. He is a past recipient of both the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize and the Aldo Beckman Award, two of the top honors for White House reporting. Over his decades in Washington, he has held key roles at Reader’s Digest, National Journal, and The Baltimore Sun, and served as president of the White House Correspondents’ Association. Today, he leads RealClearPolitics’ D.C. bureau, known for cutting through the noise with fact-based reporting.  

At a time when both sides seem dug in and more focused on spin than solutions, No Labels is bringing you trusted voices who understand how Washington really works. This call is your chance to get clarity and hear directly from someone who has covered shutdowns from the inside.