Tangle The Senate votes to end the shutdown.
Nov 10, 2025
The Senate has taken significant steps to end the federal government shutdown. A key deal emerged, focusing on funding for agriculture, veterans' benefits, and SNAP through 2026. However, there were no extensions for the Affordable Care Act credits, sparking mixed reactions. Conservatives framed it as a win for Republicans, while many Democrats expressed disappointment for not leveraging their position better. Meanwhile, discussions about ongoing settlement talks between credit card networks and merchants provided an intriguing side story.
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Listeners' Small Mental-Health Wins
- John Law read listener stories about small daily practices that improved mental health.
- Examples included daily walks, quitting stressful jobs, turning off social media, and adopting pets.
Senate Advances Deal To Reopen Government
- The Senate advanced a package 60–40 to end the shutdown and reopen the government.
- The deal funds Congress, USDA, FDA, and veterans programs and extends SNAP through FY2026.
ACA Subsidies Left Unresolved
- The agreement explicitly excludes an extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits.
- Senate GOP promised a December vote on subsidies but offered no guarantee of passage or House action.