What A Day Inside the Deal to End the Shutdown
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Nov 10, 2025 In this discussion, Stephen Neukam, a Congressional reporter for Axios, delves into the recent bipartisan deal to potentially end the government shutdown that has lasted over a month. He explains the stopgap funding until January and the negotiations to rehire laid-off federal employees. The conversation also highlights the pivotal role of recent political shifts in fostering compromise and outlines challenges regarding the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies. Additionally, Neukam addresses the political ramifications for Senate Democrats as they navigate these complex negotiations.
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Deal Structure To Reopen Government
- Senators crafted a deal around a short-term stopgap funding bill plus three full funding bills to quickly reopen government.
- The package shields agencies from many of Trump's proposed cuts and includes rehiring protections for some furloughed workers.
Elections Shifted Negotiating Leverage
- Election results in Virginia and New Jersey shifted leverage and slowed an immediate deal as senators reassessed momentum.
- Moderates ultimately moved toward negotiation when a one-year Democratic ACA extension proved blocked by Republicans.
Watch Senate Consent And Progressive Pushback
- Watch whether moderates give unanimous consent to speed the Senate process and end the shutdown quickly.
- Monitor progressive objections from senators like Bernie Sanders and Chris Murphy that could influence timing and passage.