Government Shutdown Ends, But Tech Issues Persist

The Republican-led House of Representatives approved a funding bill on November 12, 2025, bringing an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. However, the bill's passage was met with criticism from most Democrats, who argued that it failed to address health care subsidies that are expiring at the end of the year. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated, "This bill is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It does not address the underlying issues that led to this shutdown, and it will only serve to further destabilize our healthcare system." The shutdown, which lasted for 21 days, had significant impacts on various industries, including aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was forced to furlough thousands of employees, leading to delays and cancellations of flights across the country. According to the FAA, the shutdown resulted in over 1,000 flight cancellations and 10,000 flight delays. While the funding bill's passage will allow the FAA to resume normal operations, some experts warn that the effects of the shutdown may linger. Google has also been taking steps to address a different issue: online scams. The tech giant recently filed a lawsuit against several scammers who were using its platform to deceive users. The lawsuit, which was filed in a California court, alleges that the scammers used fake Google ads to trick users into sending them money. Google's lawsuit is part of a broader effort to combat online scams and protect its users. The lawsuit is significant because it highlights the growing problem of online scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), online scams cost consumers over $3.3 billion in 2024. Google's efforts to combat online scams are part of a larger industry-wide effort to address the issue. Other tech companies, including Facebook and Twitter, have also taken steps to combat online scams. The current status of the funding bill and Google's lawsuit is that the bill has been passed, and the lawsuit is ongoing. The FAA has resumed normal operations, and flights are expected to return to normal in the coming days. Google's lawsuit is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with a trial date set for early 2026.