US House to Vote on Ending Government Shutdown

The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a spending bill to end the longest-ever government shutdown. The bill, passed by the Senate, faces potential obstacles in the House, including disagreements over healthcare subsidies, divisions within the Democratic party, and opposition from fiscal hawks among House Republicans. The margin for error is thin, with Republicans controlling the House by a narrow margin. Key issues include the renewal of tax credits for health insurance, with Democrats wanting to attach this to the spending bill, and Republicans proposing income caps and changes to how tax dollars are distributed. The vote is expected to take place this week, with challenges including travel chaos due to flight delays and weather conditions.

The US House of Representatives is set to reconvene after a six-week shutdown, with Speaker Mike Johnson facing challenges in passing a bill to reopen the government and navigating internal GOP divisions. The shutdown has left over 1 million federal workers without pay and millions without vital nutrition benefits. Johnson must balance the demands of his conservative conference with the need to address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, a contentious issue that could split his party. The House will vote on a Senate bill to end the impasse, but Johnson's leadership is under scrutiny, and his dependence on Donald Trump's backing may be critical to his success.

The Supreme Court has extended a short-term order allowing the Trump administration to withhold full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments in November. The decision is linked to the ongoing government shutdown and a pending agreement to reopen the federal government. The court order blocks a lower court ruling that required the administration to provide full federal food benefits. SNAP benefits support over 40 million Americans, with households receiving around $350 on average each month. The administration argues that a lower court order requiring full SNAP payments is out of line and would require the US Department of Agriculture to transfer about $4 billion. Some states have taken matters into their own hands, with at least 16 states providing full or partial November benefits to their residents.

The US Congress is moving to pass a funding package to end the longest federal shutdown in the nation's history. The bill, which the House is set to vote on, provides funding for most federal agencies through January 30 and includes provisions for food assistance, veterans' medical care, and security measures. The deal also guarantees retroactive pay for furloughed federal workers and reverses staffing reductions implemented during the shutdown. The legislation does not guarantee the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, but the Senate will vote on the issue next month.

The House Rules Committee has advanced a bipartisan bill to end the 42-day government shutdown, with all Republicans supporting the measure and all Democrats opposing it. The bill will now move to the full House for consideration, where it is expected to pass with nearly all Republicans on board. The shutdown has caused chaos at US airports, with air traffic controllers and TSA officers working without pay, leading to staffing shortages and flight delays. The bill would extend fiscal year 2025 federal funding levels through January 30 and reverse federal layoffs conducted by the Trump administration in October.

The article discusses how President Donald Trump achieved a significant victory over his Democratic opponents, particularly Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, as the government shutdown gambit by Schumer backfired. The shutdown, which was the longest ever, ended with seven Democrats and one independent breaking ranks with Schumer, dealing a humiliating blow to him and highlighting Trump's ability to counter his opponents effectively. The article suggests that Schumer is likely to be dethroned as Senate minority leader and Pelosi is leaving Washington, marking the end of their long reign of opposition to Trump. It attributes their failure to underestimating Trump's resilience, voter loyalty, and control over the Republican Congress. The shutdown was a maneuver to pressure Trump into concessions on ObamaCare subsidies, but it ultimately failed as Republicans remained united behind Trump. The outcome has sparked calls for Schumer's replacement, with many Democrats and progressive groups criticizing his leadership. Meanwhile, Pelosi has announced she won't seek re-election and is leaving Washington a wealthy woman, thanks to successful stock trades. The article concludes by noting Schumer's potential shift in focus to New York, where he could be a voice of restraint in a radicalized Democratic Party.

The Supreme Court has extended a temporary ruling allowing the Trump administration to withhold full food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. The order, which will expire on Thursday, has delayed and created uncertainty for millions of Americans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The court initially granted the Trump administration's emergency request to block a lower court judge's order to fund SNAP during the shutdown. The case has been referred to the full court, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson denying the administration's request for an extension. Roughly 42 million Americans use SNAP benefits, and the government's refusal to fund the program has sparked a lawsuit from cities, religious groups, and nonprofits.