Summary
A group of senators reached a tentative deal to reopen the U.S. government and extend its funding until late January. The agreement, involving both Democratic and Independent senators, also includes a promise from Republicans to vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December. However, the deal is not final as it needs more support from both parties.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government has been shut down for 40 days.
- The deal aims to extend government funding until late January.
- Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King helped broker the agreement.
- The deal includes a promise to hold a vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December.
- Many federal workers have not been paid during the shutdown.
- Airlines canceled over 2,000 flights due to the shutdown.
- Food assistance programs face disruptions, affecting operations in over two dozen states.
- The deal seeks to reverse some terminations of federal workers that occurred since October 1.
