Political Strategy - Republicans learned from the shutdown that they don't have to be healthcare hostages [1] - Democrats learned that futile shutdown gestures are usually self-defeating, a lesson the GOP knows from experience [1]

Government Funding & Shutdown - A bill to fund the federal government through January needs to pass in the House and be signed by President Trump to end the shutdown [1] - The shutdown is considered a mistake with no good results worth the pain inflicted on the American people [7] - The inability to govern harms the United States' standing in the world, showing vulnerabilities to adversaries and unreliability to allies [8] - The House rules require a 48-hour reading period for bills before a vote, a reform often demanded by conservative groups [5] Veterans Affairs - Senator Moran will honor Veterans Day by ringing the opening bell at NASDAQ [1][3] - Ensuring veterans receive the things promised to them is a key responsibility [3] Political Landscape & Senate Dynamics - The House is seen as more vulnerable than the Senate for a potential shift in power [17] - There's a strong sense of dissatisfaction among the American people with the way things are [17] - Reconciliation is a narrow opportunity in the Senate rules allowing 51 senators to act, and there's talk of using it again [12][13] - The divisiveness in politics has increased, with a focus on fighting rather than solving problems [23]

Government Shutdown & Funding Deal - The US government is potentially reopening after a historic 40-day shutdown, with the Senate voting on a funding deal to fund the government at existing levels through January 30th [1][2] - The agreement includes approving three full-year appropriation bills for certain agencies and reversing shutdown-related layoffs of federal workers [2] - The deal does not extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which was the main issue Democrats initially shut down the government over [2] - The House is expected to vote on the bill as soon as Wednesday, and it would then need to be signed by President Trump [6] - The current shutdown is the longest in US history, and there is urgency to get the bill to President Trump's desk [10] Political Implications - Democrats are divided over the deal, with some facing calls to resign [6] - Democrats believe that healthcare and government functionality are issues that will be stronger for them politically in the 2026 midterm elections [14][15] - Polls suggest that voters were willing to blame Republicans and/or President Trump for the shutdown, even though Democrats initiated it [15] - Republicans feel they won on the substance of the deal, as Democrats did not get anything for the shutdown [18] - Democrats are seen as fighting for healthcare, government workers, and the poor, while Republicans and Donald Trump are seen as willing to let people go hungry [21][22] Epstein Files & House Procedures - The reopening of the government could lead to renewed focus on the Epstein files [24] - Congresswoman-elect Adalita Graalva is expected to be sworn in and sign the discharge petition to release the Epstein files [25][26] - A vote on releasing the Epstein files may not occur until early December due to procedural rules and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday [27] - The Speaker of the House has kept the House out of session since September 19th, allegedly to protect Donald Trump [30]

Joining me now, the Washington bureau chief for USA Today, Susan Paige, and former Republican congressman from Florida, Carlos Carbelloo, who is also an MSNBC political analyst. Uh, Susan, is this an economic plan. Well, the president apparently didn't tell his Treasury Secretary about it because on one of the Sunday shows yesterday, uh, Secretary Bessant seemed to know nothing about it and tried to explain, walk it back, saying maybe some of the tax cuts that were part of the, uh, the bill that's already b ...

I want to bring in MSNBC senior Hill correspondent Ali Vatitali. Jake Sherman is co-founder of Punch Bowl News and an MSNBC political contributor with me here in studio. Julie Rgginsky, Democratic strategist and author of the Salty Politics newsletter on Substack.So Ally, bring us up to speed. Where are we. What happens now.We're waiting to see just how quickly the Senate is ultimately going to be able to move on this, Chris, knowing full well that they'll have the votes that they need to do so when they de ...

The decision by eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus to side with Republicans to advance a bill Sunday night to end the government shutdown drew heated condemnations from other members of the party and reopened longstanding divisions on how best to fight back against President Trump.⁠⁠The small group of defectors reasoned Sunday that the shutdown had caused too much pain and that the modest concessions from Republicans, including a pledge to hold a vote on healthcare, were enough.⁠⁠Read more: 🔗 htt ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The shutdown exposed the Republican party's focus on tax cuts for billionaires and multinational corporations while limiting food assistance for working Americans [1][8][11] - Democrats aimed to highlight Republicans as out of touch and caring only about the wealthy through the shutdown [1] - Government shutdowns define where parties stand and influence subsequent elections [5] - The shutdown led to chaos in airports and potential disruption of Thanksgiving travel plans [10][13] Political Strategy - Democrats faced internal disagreement on whether to push harder for a better deal during the shutdown [1] - Republicans previously used government shutdowns to define themselves as the party of balanced budgets [2][3] - Leaders walk their party into an extreme position and then cut a deal to move back toward the center [6] - Declaring victory and moving on is necessary at some point during a shutdown [7] Social Programs - SNAP benefits were restored after the shutdown [1] - The administration was working to limit food assistance to working-class and middle-class Americans [1][8][9] - There was no guarantee to preserve Obamacare subsidies [1]

Government Shutdown Resolution - Senate passed a bill to fund the government through January 30th [2] - The bill funds some agencies through the full fiscal year into September, including military construction and the Department of Agriculture [8] - SNAP program will be fully funded through the end of September [8] - Federal workers will receive back pay for the duration of the shutdown, which could be 45 or 46 days [9] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Healthcare - The bill does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies [3][10] - Millions of Americans could face significant premium increases if the tax credits expire [11] - Democrats were promised a vote on a bill for healthcare next month, but there's no guarantee of passage [3][11] Impact of the Shutdown - 42 million Americans relying on SNAP benefits faced potential food insecurity [15] - Over 2400 flights were canceled, causing chaos at airports [15] - The shutdown inflicted pain and stress on government workers, potentially impacting their performance [14][21] Timeline for Reopening - The government could potentially reopen by the end of the week or as late as a week from today [14][16] - It will take time for funding to reach state agencies and for SNAP benefits and federal worker paychecks to be distributed [18][19][21]

Healthcare Policy & Reform - Republicans were questioned about the timing of proposing healthcare alternatives, specifically why it took 10 months after President Trump took office [1] - The Republican party defends their actions, citing tax changes and healthcare initiatives from the past July [2] - A $50 billion investment was allocated towards rural healthcare to strengthen rural hospitals, which are facing challenges due to low patient counts and high costs [3] - The $50 billion investment was mentioned in the context of potential deep cuts to Medicaid that could impact rural hospitals [4] Senate Procedures & Filibuster - President Trump is advocating for eliminating the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to pass legislation in the Senate [4] - A senator expressed opposition to eliminating the filibuster [4][5] - The filibuster has been a core element of the United States Senate since the early 1800s, with the current form established in 1975 [6] - The Senate, due to the filibuster, is presented as a place where both sides must engage in dialogue and compromise [6] - The Senate is contrasted with the House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and executive branch, where majority rule prevails [7]

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