Obamacare & Government Bloat Exposed as Shutdown Nears an End

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Nov 12, 2025 · 13m · transcript

Shutdown Ending

Shutdown lasted 40+ days, starting October 1.

Senate voted 60–40 to approve an amended continuing resolution (CR) reopening the government until January 30.

House expected to vote within 36 hours; President Trump anticipated to sign immediately.

Legislative Details

CR provisions:

Full funding for SNAP (food assistance) through September 2026.

Guaranteed back pay for federal workers.

Passage of three appropriations bills: Military Construction & Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch.

Impact on Public Services

Air travel severely disrupted:

Nearly 50% of…