Left, Right & Center The shutdown is over - but the fighting isn’t
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Nov 14, 2025 The government shutdown ended after 43 days, revealing deep political tensions within the Democratic party. With new emails related to Jeffrey Epstein surfacing, there's speculation about their potential impact on President Trump. The discussion shifts to Trump’s controversial pardons for allies, raising questions about the pardon process. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's refusal to revisit the same-sex marriage ruling Obergefell prompts debate about its permanence. Lastly, insights into recent election margins reveal energetic Democratic support as midterms approach.
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Shutdown Ended By Moderate Bipartisan Deal
- The government shutdown ended after 43 days by a bipartisan continuing resolution that funds agencies through January and funds SNAP and VA for a year.
- Eight moderate Democratic senators broke with progressives to reopen government amid pressure from travel disruptions and withheld benefits.
Health Subsidies Became Next Battleground
- The deal omitted extensions for ACA insurance subsidies, a core Democratic demand, but promised a future Republican vote that Speaker Johnson may block.
- Mo Elleithee argues Democrats should shift focus immediately to preserving subsidies and make Republicans pay politically if premiums double.
Push Immediately For Subsidy Vote
- Focus energy on forcing the promised Senate vote to extend ACA subsidies now that the shutdown is over.
- If Republicans block extensions and premiums double, mobilize political pressure and highlight cost increases to voters.
