The second government shutdown: Explained By Siraj Hashmi February 9, 2018 11:27 pm FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Here’s what caused the second (albeit very short) government shutdown. Siraj Hashmi is a commentary video editor and writer for the Washington Examiner. TagsBudgets and DeficitsCommentaryCongressGovernment ShutdownRand PaulSiraj Hashmi Related Content