• Shutdown Ending

  • Shutdown lasted 40+ days, starting October 1.
  • Senate voted 60–40 to approve an amended continuing resolution (CR) reopening the government until January 30.
  • House expected to vote within 36 hours; President Trump anticipated to sign immediately.

• Legislative Details

  • CR provisions:
    • Full funding for SNAP (food assistance) through September 2026.
    • Guaranteed back pay for federal workers.
    • Passage of three appropriations bills: Military Construction & Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch.

• Impact on Public Services

  • Air travel severely disrupted:
    • Nearly 50% of domestic flights canceled or delayed due to unpaid air traffic controllers calling in sick.
    • Some lawmakers driving to Washington because flights were unreliable.
  • Federal workers and low-income families awaiting relief.

• Political Commentary

  • Criticism of Democrats for allegedly using shutdown as leverage.
  • Praise for Senate Democrats and one independent who voted to reopen government.
  • Strong negative stance on Obamacare, citing skyrocketing premiums (100–300% increases) and calling it “a disaster” and “unsustainable.”

• Future Outlook

  • Warning of another potential shutdown on January 30.
  • Calls for major healthcare reform to prevent financial collapse.
  • Broader argument that government is “bloated” and most Americans were unaffected by the shutdown.

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