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The US Senate moved to advance a Republican stopgap funding package after centrist Democrats struck a deal to reopen the government through January in exchange for a December vote on expiring ACA subsidies. Eight Democrats backed cloture, providing the 60 votes to break the impasse, though the measure still needs House passage and President Donald Trump’s signature. On day 40, the shutdown’s fallout deepened: at least 2,300 flights were canceled, over 8,000 delayed, and SNAP benefits for millions were threatened. Democrats remain split, as Trump pushed alternative healthcare payments.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.