Summary
President Donald Trump announced success after the Senate voted to end a government shutdown, with the bill moving to the House next. Despite this, public sentiment and some economic indicators are low, and blame for the shutdown is mostly attributed to Republicans, according to polls.
Key Facts
- President Trump claimed victory after the Senate ended the government shutdown.
- The bill to end the shutdown will go to the House for approval, with the White House ready to sign it.
- Consumer sentiment is low, close to levels seen during the pandemic, except among wealthy households.
- The FAA reduced capacity at major airports, causing flight disruptions for over 3 million passengers.
- Federal energy assistance has stopped, leading to rising unpaid utility bills totaling $23 billion.
- Most polls indicate the public mainly blames Republicans for the shutdown, though Democrats also shoulder some blame.
- There is an ongoing debate about extending ACA premium tax credits that affect health insurance costs.
- Enrollment in ACA plans has risen significantly in states won by Trump, which face potential subsidy cuts.
