House Passes Spending Package to End Shutdown, Averting CrisisThe House of Representatives voted to reopen the government, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The spending package, passed by a narrow margin, addresses economic issues and disagreements among Democrats. A last-minute challenge from Republicans was resolved, and the bill is now headed to the White House for President Trumps signature. However, a new fight over the Affordable Care Act and expiring health care tax credits emerged during the shutdown, with Democrats insisting on extending subsidies and Republicans wanting the shutdown to end first. A bipartisan deal broke the stalemate, but it did not address the expiring ObamaCare subsidies, leading to criticism from liberal Democrats. The next funding deadline is January thirtieth, suggesting another shutdown is possible.

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