Shutdown Deal Nears as Arctic Blast Freezes Millions Across the U.S. A potential end to the U.S. government shutdown emerges as senators approve a key deal. Meanwhile, an Arctic blast puts over 105 million Americans under winter weather alerts. Stay updated on the latest political and weather developments.
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In today’s newsletter: Senators’ approval of a crucial agreement may pave the way for the government shutdown to end. Over 105 million Americans are under winter weather warnings due to an Arctic blast, yet the Chargers dominated “Sunday Night Football.”
Important Updates Today, a temporary agreement to end the government shutdown was reached by senators.
According to three people with firsthand knowledge, senators reached a deal last night and expressed optimism that it will be sufficient to end the protracted U.S. government shutdown, NBC News reported.
With a 60-40 vote in a late-night Senate vote, the agreement—which was drafted by a group of Democrats collaborating with Republicans—passed the first obstacle. In order for it to become law and reopen the government, it must first pass the House and be signed by President Donald Trump.
The procedure is anticipated to take many days, even with adequate assistance.
Important Terms of the Agreement:
provides funds to the government until January 30.
provides the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with full funding.
reverses the planned federal employee layoffs.
What’s Not There:
The agreement does not contain an extension of expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, which is a major concession from Democrats.
A probe of the Trump administration’s use of government agency websites and emails for political messages accusing Democrats and the “radical left” of being responsible for the closure is being pushed by some Senate Democrats.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others requested that the Government Accountability Office look into whether these texts broke federal rules pertaining to ethics and partisan political activities in a letter that NBC News was able to receive.
Shutdown Deal Nears as Arctic Blast Freezes Millions
Additional News About the Shutdown
In a reversal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared that states that distributed full SNAP benefits in November after a lower court decision had to “immediately undo” the payments. Future government funding may be revoked for noncompliance.
Over the weekend, thousands of flights were canceled or delayed. Many tourists would not be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautioned.
Trump suggested giving Americans $2,000 in dividends from tariff income and immediately covering their medical expenses. Later, administration representatives clarified that these were not official Senate suggestions.
Much of the United States will experience freezing temperatures due to the Arctic blast.
Two-thirds of the country are predicted to eventually be covered by an Arctic blast that is dumping snow in the Midwest, bringing historic cold to the South.
This cold front sent icy air southward after splitting off from the polar vortex over Canada. More than 105 million people are under advisories, watches, and warnings for freezing temperatures, winter weather, and lake-effect snow, according to National Weather Service bulletins.
By Tuesday, a large portion of the South may see below-freezing temperatures due to the cold sweep, which is expected to stretch throughout the eastern two-thirds of the nation and possibly set new low-temperature records.
In certain sections of the South, afternoon highs are predicted to be 10 to 25 degrees below average.
Shutdown Deal Nears as Arctic Blast Freezes Millions Across the U.S.
