Many of you wrote to me in response to “Independent and Irritated.” Here are some of my favorites I wanted to share with you.

Amid Democratic warring over Schumer’s decision not to block it, the GOP stopgap bill was passed by the Senate 54-46.

Washable rugs are everywhere, but how do they hold up to real life? Catherine Dash, who has a toddler and a dog, put three to ...