The Daily Signal The Shutdown is OVER, Arctic Frost Lawsuit Provision in CR, US Navy Targets Drones | Nov. 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
John Phelan, the Secretary of the Navy, brings expertise in naval modernization and unmanned systems to the conversation. He discusses how the Navy is centralizing unmanned efforts under a senior admiral, focusing on real-time testing and integration for offense and defense. Phelan also emphasizes the need for rapid iteration in procurement to avoid obsolescence in unmanned technologies. He highlights the strategic implications of unmanned warfare in the Indo-Pacific, showcasing how these systems are reshaping the dynamics of modern warfare.
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Shutdown Ended With Short-Term Funding
- The House passed a near-clean continuing resolution ending a 43-day shutdown and funding most agencies until Jan 30, 2026.
- SNAP and full-year funding for USDA, VA, and military construction were secured while most agencies get short-term funding.
Six Democrats Broke Ranks To End Shutdown
- Six Democrats broke with party leadership to vote for the continuing resolution and end the shutdown.
- Representatives Jared Golden, Marie Glusenkamp-Perez, Adam Gray, Henry Cuellar, Tom Suozzi, and Don Davis provided the decisive votes.
Arctic Frost Lawsuit Provision Sparks Outcry
- The continuing resolution included a controversial provision allowing eight Republican senators to sue over the FBI's Arctic Frost actions at $500,000 per infraction.
- That clause targeted alleged illegal surveillance of senators and triggered heavy criticism on the House floor.