The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle A group of Senate Democrats break rank to support a deal to end the shutdown
Nov 11, 2025
Luke Broadwater, a Pulitzer Prize-winning White House correspondent, and Susan Glasser, a seasoned political journalist with The New Yorker, dive into the divide among Senate Democrats over a shutdown deal. They discuss potential implications for the Affordable Care Act and backlash against the dissenting senators. Also explored are air traffic controllers facing pressure during this crisis and Trump's controversial housing plan that may jeopardize buyers. Tensions in Washington are palpable as both guests analyze the political landscape with keen insights.
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Split Senate Ends Shutdown Without ACA Fix
- Eight Senate Democrats broke ranks to back a short-term funding deal that reopens government but does not extend ACA subsidies.
- Supporters said it secures SNAP funding and a guaranteed Senate vote on ACA credits, not a guaranteed outcome.
Political Rationale For Reopening Now
- Democrats view reopening as a political win to emphasize Republican responsibility for the shutdown.
- They plan to use health care and government competence as central midterm campaign themes.
Both Sides Claim Different Victories
- White House frames the outcome as a win, claiming Republicans prevailed on substance though Democrats gained political momentum.
- The month-long pressure campaign highlighted GOP willingness to escalate harms like SNAP cuts and flight disruptions.
