Overview
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled a Friday vote on a short-term funding bill paired with select appropriations, though he cautioned he may lack enough Democratic support.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not guarantee a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, a key Democratic demand that has blocked prior Senate attempts.
- The FAA announced 10% flight reductions across 40 major airports starting Friday to preserve safety during staffing shortfalls as unpaid air-traffic controllers dwindle.
- A federal judge ordered full SNAP funding, but the Justice Department indicated it will appeal, leaving tens of millions facing delays and uncertainty over benefits.
- The shutdown has reached Day 37, with an estimated 670,000 federal employees furloughed and about 730,000 working without pay as service disruptions widen.