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Government Shutdown Nears End as House Gears Up for Vote on Bill to Fund Feds
The House is expected to vote later today on a bill to fund the federal government, ending a record-breaking 43-day shutdown. The Senate has already passed the bill, which would keep most federal agencies funded through the end of January. This would allow President Trump to sign it into law and reopen the government, but it’s not a simple fix, and the consequences of the shutdown will linger.
Government Shutdown Continues to Cause Delays for Air Travel and Food Assistance
The shutdown has caused significant delays for air travel, with half a million passengers stranded on Thursday alone, and 40 million people relying on SNAP food assistance waiting for their November benefits. Even if the government reopens, it will take time to unwind the consequences of the shutdown, and airlines and other services are warning that they won’t be able to bounce back to full capacity right away.
Affordable Care Act Subsidies to Remain in Limbo
The fight over the Affordable Care Act subsidies has overshadowed the government funding bill, with Democrats trying to get a three-year extension and Republicans blocking it. This has angered a group of moderate Senate Democrats, who argue that the program should be reformed and not simply extended. It’s unclear just how long the delay will last, but for now, the subsidies remain suspended.
Speaker of the House Swears in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva
Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in today, ending a nearly seven-week battle. Some Democrats accused Speaker Mike Johnson of dragging his feet in swearing her in, claiming it was a part of the strategy to limit her ability to force a vote on the Epstein files.
US Navy Sends Aircraft Carrier to the Caribbean
The USS Gerald Ford, the largest US aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean as part of President Trump’s show of force against cartels. The move is aimed at deterring cartels from smuggling drugs into the US. Critics argue that the aggressive approach will not solve the problems but will lead to even more violence.
Winter Weather Brings Chilly Temperatures Across the Country
An early blast of winter weather is causing problems for people in the East Coast, with up to six inches of snow expected in parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. In the Southeast, 6 million people are under freeze and frost advisories, with temperatures dipping as low as the 20s in parts of Florida.
Weather Forecast
The country is bracing for a major storm system moving ashore over the next few days, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, and a flood risk for the burn scar areas of California. Other parts of the country can expect a mix of rain and snow showers, with temperatures warming up by the weekend.
