Government Shutdown Ended: Senate Deal Reached

On November tenth, senators reached a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown, ensuring the government can reopen. The agreement, brokered between Democratic negotiators, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and the White House, includes funding for key departments and a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. The Senate is expected to vote tonight to advance the House-passed temporary funding measure, with the House of Representatives still needing to pass it for full reopening. The deal also prevents future firings by prohibiting reductions-in-force until January thirtieth, two thousand twenty-six.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.