Trump Signs Legislation to Reopen Government Amid Political Negotiations

By Dick Morris
Thursday, 13 November 2025 08:15 AM EST

U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation to reopen the government, joined by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., U.S. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., and Republican lawmakers in the Oval Office on Nov. 12, 2025. The legislation, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, funds the federal government until the end of January 2026.

The article details the political dynamics surrounding the government shutdown, focusing on Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his decisions to reopen negotiations. It highlights the Democratic claim that the party leadership was affected by the pain of missed paychecks on federal workers, but notes that the real reason for Schumer’s actions was attributed to Trump’s maneuvering.

The text describes how Trump threatened to send money to hold down Obamacare premiums directly to insured, bypassing insurance companies. It outlines the support of Obamacare by the insurance industry and their profits under the program, which were affected by the shutdown. The Democrats doubled down by shutting down the entire government to reopen the subsidy, but Trump exposed the self-interest behind their defense of the subsidy by proposing to shut out insurance companies and send the subsidy directly to Obamacare beneficiaries.

The article suggests that Trump’s actions forced a message to Schumer, with expectations for future subsidy votes to be directed to insured themselves rather than to insurance companies. Dick Morris is a political strategist and author who has advised several U.S. presidents, governors, and mayors over a 40-year career.

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