Good morning —

Today's puzzle weaves together threads from the Capitol and the wider world—a little bit of governance, a dash of corporate life, and reminders that the news cycle touches everywhere from distant capitals to local crises. It's a quick three-to-five-minute solve that lets you check in with what's been happening without the usual scroll-and-despair cycle. Sometimes the best way to process the news is through the gentle friction of a crossword.

Play today's puzzle: https://crosswordingthesituation.com

Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation