The government has reopened — but chaos for travelers and federal workers isn't over yet
1. Federal workers resume pay, recovery from the shutdown may take time. 2. Flight disruptions continue, affecting travel plans amid upcoming holiday season. 3. SNAP funding restored, but new work requirements impose stricter eligibility rules. 4. Marketplace healthcare costs are expected to rise dramatically after subsidy expiration. 5. Congress secured funding for essential agencies, but reductions loom in the future.