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What's in the bill to end the government shutdown?
Plus: Trump teases new stimulus checks.
Matt Davis
November 11, 2025
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What’s in the bill to end the federal government shutdown?
The federal government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, may soon come to an end as key legislation moves forward in Congress. A bipartisan deal is in the works to fund the federal government temporarily, ensure backpay for furloughed workers, and provide critical funding for programs like SNAP.
Although the package is expected to pass the Senate and move to the House, its provisions have drawn mixed reactions from lawmakers.
“This shutdown has gone on far too long,” said Sen. Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, chair of the Appropriations Committee. She highlighted the inclusion of funding for several government operations, such as agricultural programs and Veterans Affairs, through 2026 as a positive step. “It would be wonderful if we get the full-year Veterans Affairs bill signed into law,” she added.
However, significant disagreements persist regarding healthcare subsidies. Senate Democrats had pushed to extend these Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help about 24 million Americans with insurance costs, but the issue was deferred for a December vote. “The American people want us to stand and fight for health care,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
Democrats had strong showings in the recent election cycle and analysts have credited their messaging on the shutdown, affordability and tariffs as among the reasons.
Song of the day: Mavis Staples, ‘Sad and Beautiful World’
Mavis Staples has been singing for over seven decades, traveling as a performer during the Jim Crow era, and helping soundtrack the Civil Rights movement. She’s 86 and just produced this latest new album. Enjoy.
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Global stocks are up as tech rebounds and gov’t shutdown (maybe) ends
Global markets started the week on a high, buoyed by optimism surrounding the resolution of the U.S. federal government shutdown. The S&P 500 $SPX ( ▲ 1.54% ) gained more than 1% and investors reacted well in Europe, too, where Germany’s DAX $DAX ( ▲ 1.36% ) surged 1.8%, alongside a 1.4% rise in France’s $CAC40 ( 0.0% ) .
In Asia, technology shares led the charge, fueled by easing concerns over the hype surrounding AI stocks. Wall Street remains attentive to upcoming corporate earnings, as 90% of the S&P 500 companies have exceeded growth expectations in the recent cycle.
Post of the day: Thank you for your service
Quote of the Day
People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!
Trump grants pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, and 2020 election allies
President Donald Trump has issued sweeping pardons to Rudy Giuliani and 76 others connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, in what Trump’s pardon attorney Ed Martin described as part of his “No MAGA left behind” pledge. The announcement, shared late Sunday, has sparked national debate over accountability and the limits of executive power.
The list includes high-profile Trump allies such as attorneys Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, and former chief of staff Mark Meadows. The proclamation establishes unconditional pardons for actions related to “advocacy” or “exposure” of alleged voting fraud during the election.
“President Trump is putting an end to the Biden Regime’s communist tactics once and for all,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, claiming the individuals were “persecuted” for questioning election results.
Communism, as we all know, is a political and economic ideology that aims to create a classless society where the means of production are owned and controlled by the public, with wealth distributed according to need.
Rudy Giuliani, who was disbarred for his post-election advocacy, expressed gratitude through his spokesperson, saying he responded to “legitimate concerns” raised by voters. Giuliani remains mired in legal challenges, including a contempt of court ruling earlier this year.
Democrats have condemned the pardons. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called prior January pardons “an outrageous insult to our justice system,” a sentiment likely to intensify following Trump’s latest move.
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Show me the money (maybe): Trump teases new stimulus checks
President Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff rebate checks to Americans to alleviate growing affordability issues caused by his tariffs.
Trump, addressing critics on Truth Social, wrote, “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” He claims the dividend will be paid from tariffs collected under his administration, excluding high-income earners.
The proposal has drawn mixed reactions. Trump’s economic adviser, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, expressed uncertainty on ABC's “This Week,” noting that no formal proposals have been made. Bessent suggested the payments “could come in lots of forms,” potentially compensating for lost revenue from untaxed income sources.
Additionally, legal challenges loom over the collected tariffs. The Supreme Court’s skepticism of the administration’s emergency powers last week could compel repayments to businesses, further complicating funding availability.
I, however, would be delighted if Donald Trump sent me a check for $2,000. Wouldn’t you?
Warren Buffett, 95, says Father Time is catching up
At 95, billionaire Warren Buffett is preparing to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway $BRK.B ( ▼ 0.42% ) this January but has reassured shareholders about the company’s future under his successor, Greg “Son of Adam” Abel.
In a reflective letter to shareholders, Buffett candidly acknowledged that “Father Time” is undefeated, saying, “For him, everyone ends up on his score card as ‘wins.’” In other words, Warren Buffett is going to die someday. Perhaps soon, he thinks. Despite slowing down and facing increased difficulty reading and clearly imagining his impending demise, Buffett remains committed to hunting for promising business opportunities at the office five days a week.
Berkshire Hathaway, famed for outperforming the stock market over six decades, faces challenges due to its massive size. "A decade or two from now, there will be many companies that have done better than Berkshire; our size takes its toll,” Buffett admitted. However, he expressed full faith in Abel, saying, “I can’t think of a CEO, a management consultant, an academic, a member of government — you name it — that I would select over Greg to handle your savings and mine.” Cain, however, did not even warrant a mention.
Buffett also reflected on his fortune, gratitude, and luck, attributing his success to what he calls “a ridiculously long straw at birth.” With $382 billion in cash and a fortress-like balance sheet, Berkshire is built to last even as Buffett passes the torch to the next generation.
Poll of the day: 2,000 checks and balances
Poll of the day: You want to get out of here!
We asked: What would you rather swap?
You answered:
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My home. I hear there's a new app for that. Is it called Kindred, perhaps? (44)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My wife. Or husband. Partner. Lover. Where do I put the car keys? (58)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My car. Wait. Where are the damned keys? (36)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My pet. It ate the car keys. (10)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Timeline. Get me out of here! (202)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ These four quarters. Trade 'em for a dollar bill? (116)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ My Bill Withers LP collection. (18)
484 Votes via @beehiiv polls
Nice to see there’s a few Bill Withers fans willing to trade. And 58 of you want to swap your significant otherrrr!?
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