Trump is promising $2,000 for Americans, but here's why it may not happen

Yahoo Finance

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government shutdown, Senate bill, funding, January 2026, bipartisan vote, SNAP benefits, airport disruptions, presidential approval, Veterans Day recess, ACA subsidies, tariffs, rebate checks

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The government shutdown has lasted 41 days and is nearing its end with a Senate bill advancing to fund the government through January 2026.
A bipartisan vote of 60-40 in the Senate advanced the bill, signaling its imminent passage.
Pressure points contributing to the resolution included temporary layoffs, concerns over SNAP benefits, and significant disruptions at airports.
The President's approval rating worsened by seven points during the shutdown, largely attributed to the debate surrounding SNAP benefits.
The upcoming Veterans Day recess acted as a calendar-driven pressure point, encouraging a resolution.
The ACA subsidies, a key demand for Democrats, are not included in the current bill but will be discussed in December, with a potential for another shutdown threat in January.
The discussion around $2,000 rebate checks, a proposal by the former President, is estimated to cost upwards of $450 billion and is considered a non-starter.