Government Shutdown Ends, But Tech Issues Linger

The Republican-led House of Representatives is expected to approve a funding bill today that will bring an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The bill, which has been met with resistance from most Democrats, does not address health care subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) expressed his concerns during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on November 11, 2025, stating, "This bill does not address the pressing issue of expiring health care subsidies, which will have a devastating impact on millions of Americans." According to industry experts, the government shutdown has already caused significant disruptions in the aviation sector. Flight delays and cancellations have become increasingly common, with many airlines struggling to maintain their schedules. "The shutdown has put a strain on our operations, and we are doing our best to minimize the impact on our passengers," said a spokesperson for American Airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been affected, with many of its employees furloughed or working without pay. The shutdown has been ongoing since October 1, 2025, and has had far-reaching consequences for the U.S. economy and government services. The FAA, which is responsible for regulating the aviation industry, has been unable to perform its duties, leading to a backlog of safety inspections and certifications. The shutdown has also affected the U.S. military, with many personnel and contractors working without pay. In a separate development, Google has filed a lawsuit against scammers who have been using its name and logo to deceive consumers. The lawsuit, which was filed in a U.S. district court on November 10, 2025, alleges that the scammers have been using fake websites and phone numbers to trick people into revealing their personal and financial information. Google spokesperson, Jen Fitzpatrick, stated, "We take the protection of our users' data very seriously, and we will do everything in our power to stop these scammers and hold them accountable." The lawsuit is the latest in a series of efforts by Google to combat online scams and phishing attacks. The company has been working closely with law enforcement agencies and other technology companies to identify and disrupt these types of operations. "We are committed to protecting our users and keeping the internet safe for everyone," said Fitzpatrick. The current status of the government shutdown and the Google lawsuit is that the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the funding bill today, and Google's lawsuit is ongoing. The aviation industry is likely to continue to feel the effects of the shutdown, with many flights delayed or canceled. In the meantime, Google is working to protect its users from online scams and phishing attacks.