CNN 5 Things Shutdown Ends, Epstein Files Vote, Jesse Jackson Hospitalized and more
Nov 13, 2025
Arlette Sines, a CNN reporter specializing in policy and funding issues, joins to discuss the recent end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. She dives into the funding bill's key features, including the implications for SNAP benefits and back pay for furloughed workers. Sines also highlights the upcoming House vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein's case files. Additionally, she touches on travel disruptions still affecting airports and provides an update on civil rights leader Jesse Jackson's hospitalization.
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Shutdown Ends But Recovery Will Lag
- The longest federal shutdown ended after the House passed a Senate-backed funding bill and President Trump signed it.
- Full normalization will take days to weeks as SNAP benefits and furloughed workers are processed.
Key Omissions And Immediate Actions
- The funding bill did not extend Obamacare subsidies, which caused the impasse.
- The Office of Management and Budget ordered roughly 670,000 furloughed staff back to work and SNAP timing will vary by state.
Check State Timelines For SNAP
- Expect SNAP benefit timing to vary and check your state's announcements.
- Prepare for a 1–7 day window for full allotments depending on your state.