2. Democrats say they had to strike a deal with Republicans to end the government shutdown after they realized it was a political miscalculation.

But the party’s left wing accused the leadership of capitulating to the G.O.P. on a mere promise from Mitch McConnell, the Senate majority leader, to allow debate on a measure to protect young immigrants known as Dreamers. Above, a protest in support of the Dreamers in Washington.

The backlash underscores the challenges facing Senator Chuck Schumer and other centrist Democrats. Here’s some of the best writing from across the political spectrum on the shutdown.