1A The News Roundup For November 14, 2025
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Naftali Ben-David
Naftali Ben-David, a Senior Political Correspondent for The Washington Post, joins Wendy Benjaminson of Bloomberg News, David Smith from The Guardian, and others to dissect the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. They explore the unexpected bipartisan bill passage, implications of new Epstein emails tied to Trump, and ICE operations amidst scrutiny. The global segment shines a light on Maduro's military mobilization in Venezuela and the U.S. naval build-up, highlighting tensions amid geopolitical shifts.
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Shutdown Ended But Key Battles Remain
- The longest-ever federal shutdown ended with a short stopgap funding through January after seven Senate Democrats broke with their party to avert further harm.
- The deal preserved some benefits and reinstated ~4,000 federal workers but left major policy fights, like ACA subsidies, unresolved.
ACA Subsidies Vote Is Symbolic, Not Certain
- Republicans promised a mid-December vote on extending enhanced ACA premium subsidies but offered no binding guarantee and the vote likely will fail.
- Democrats won limited wins but ceded the central policy demand, shifting political terrain toward health-care messaging.
Why Flights Didn’t Snap Back Instantly
- Air travel disruption persisted after the shutdown because restarting complex systems like FAA operations takes time and coordination across states.
- David Smith likened the restart to revving an engine: delayed flights and rerouted planes create cascading cancellations.