What is their motivation?
My guess is this- everything politicians do nowadays is a means to acquire : 1. More money and 2. More power.
The two parties have learned that whoever passes the deal, passes the regulation, the law, etc... They (DC) all increase their money and power.
But they all want to be reelected as well so they give us the “show” - that they’re “fighting it out” on behalf of their constituents..
It’s like WWE wrestling - THEY know the desired outcome from the beginning but they need US to feel that somebody’s fighting on our behalf.
Meanwhile, they get more power and more wealthy with EVERYTHING they “do”. Both parties.
But then, that’s what socialist/communist politicians are all about; screw the country.. No matter how bad it gets for the little people, not only is it easier to control the little people, but the elites will ALWAYS live rich within their palace walls.