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Mixed Reactions as Shutdown Ends: Democrats Face Disapproval
11/17/2025
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- A CBS News/YouGov survey of 1,288 U.S. adults finds mixed feelings about the shutdown's end.
- Many express relief, while Democrats are frustrated that their party compromised too much.
- Most Americans believe Republicans and U.S. President Donald Trump gained more from the negotiations.
- Disapproval ratings for congressional Democrats have risen, surpassing those for Republicans and Trump.
- Two-thirds expect rising health insurance premiums.
