Overview
- President Donald Trump signed a stopgap bill that reopened federal agencies after 43 days, with a promise of a Senate vote on ACA subsidies in December.
- Workers are being recalled with back pay as programs like SNAP and WIC resume, though reporting details widespread strain on families and services during the closure.
- The deal left the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to lapse at year’s end, creating uncertainty over potential premium increases for millions.
- A Senate-added provision allowing senators to seek up to $500,000 per violation for seized phone records sparked backlash among House Republicans, and Speaker Mike Johnson plans a repeal vote next week.
- Initial estimates peg the economic hit at up to $30 billion, and lawmakers are discussing proposals to prevent future shutdowns or insulate food assistance from lapses.