On November 13th, the House passed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, sending it to the Presidents desk. The shutdowns effects have been widespread, with SNAP recipients facing uncertainty over their grocery funds. The funding package includes $17.5 billion for SNAP, with most states expected to issue full benefits within three days. Meanwhile, air travelers experienced disruptions due to staffing shortages, and federal employees are poised to return to work with backlogs and slower operations expected.

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