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News Wrap: Congress appears no closer to ending government shutdown

News Wrap: Congress appears no closer to ending government shutdown

Summary

Congress has not made progress toward reopening the government during the ongoing shutdown, which is nearly a week long. Additionally, the Supreme Court turned down Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal. In other global news, the French Prime Minister resigned shortly after a cabinet announcement, and Israel deported activists trying to bring aid to Gaza.

Key Facts

  • The government shutdown has lasted almost one week.
  • U.S. Congress has not moved closer to reopening the government.
  • The Supreme Court rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal.
  • French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after a recent cabinet announcement.
  • Israeli authorities deported over 170 activists involved in a flotilla heading for Gaza.

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