Government shutdown to end this week after Democrats' offer? Latest odds revealed

Over 1000 flights were canceled on Saturday, and more than 41 million risk being left without SNAP benefits as the government shutdown drags on

Updated on: Nov 9, 2025, 01:29:13 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Over 1000 flights were canceled on Saturday, and more than 41 million low-income people risk being left without SNAP benefits as the government shutdown drags on. Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, on Friday offered a new plan to Republican lawmakers, focused on protecting the Affordable Care Act subsidies for at least one year. However, it was immediately rejected.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the press as he heads to his office in the Capitol Building (Getty Images via AFP)

As Saturday's session got underway, it was uncertain whether Republicans and Democrats could make any headway toward reopening the government. President Donald Trump indicated that he is unlikely to compromise any time soon. He posted that the Affordable Care Act tax credits are “the worst Healthcare anywhere in the world.” He suggested Congress send money directly to people to buy insurance.

Will the government shutdown end this week?

Earlier this week, The Daytona Beach News-Journal reported that odds are increasing for a shutdown that stretches into the holiday season. On Polymarket, a popular betting site, bettors are expecting the shutdown to last through the end of November.

On Wednesday, the odds were as follows:

Nov. 4-7: 7%

Nov. 8-11: 36%

Nov. 12-15: 25%

Nov. 16 or after: 33%

These odds are just an indication of how bettors on Polymarket feel. They are not based on any concrete facts or evidence.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Trump's proposal would not be part of a solution to ending the shutdown, but added “it is a discussion that the president and all of us want to have.” Thune said he planned to keep the Senate in session until the shutdown has ended and that "ideally, it would be great to set it up so we could vote today.”

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., who is leading the talks among moderates, said Friday evening that Democrats “need another path forward” after Republicans rejected an offer from Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York to reopen the government and extend the subsidies for a year. “We're working on it,” she said.

(With inputs from AP)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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