The Senate reached a deal to reverse fired federal workers during the government shutdown and promised backpay for those affected. This agreement would cancel over 4,000 layoff notices and stop further workforce reductions until January 30. The deal is not final, but the White House supports it.
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The Senate deal reverses over 4,000 layoff notices for federal workers.
Affected workers will receive backpay for the time they were furloughed.
The bill prevents using federal funds for further layoffs until January 30.
The White House originally aimed to cut up to 10,000 federal jobs.
The bill says any layoffs that happened since October 1, 2025, have no effect.
Workers returned to employment as if they were never laid off.
The agreement is awaiting final approval, with White House support.
Future layoffs could still occur starting in February if protections aren't extended.
Senate Democrats are ready to move forward with a plan to end the government shutdown. This plan involves passing new spending bills and providing short-term funding through January.
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Several Senate Democrats support moving forward with bills to end the government shutdown.
At least 10 Senate Democrats plan to vote on a short-term funding measure until January.
The proposed deal includes a vote on extending ACA tax credits for one year.
The plan requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate.
The deal includes help for federal workers affected by the shutdown.
It also provides funding for SNAP benefits until September 30.
Senators are meeting in Washington over the weekend to work on this agreement.
Lawmakers must return to Washington on Sunday if they are not present.
The Trump administration increased border enforcement in El Paso, Texas, leading to quieter streets and fewer migrants in the area. The number of people crossing the US-Mexico border is at its lowest in 50 years, with significant decreases in detention figures compared to previous years. Many shelters that once housed migrants in El Paso have closed due to the reduced influx.
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President Trump's administration increased enforcement measures on the US-Mexico border.
El Paso, Texas, which once saw many migrants, now has quiet streets.
The number of illegal border crossings is the lowest since 1970.
Fewer shelters for migrants are needed in El Paso, with only two operating compared to 22 before.
In September, 11,647 people were detained at the border, down from higher numbers in past years.
The administration states it has achieved full operational control of the border.
Many undocumented migrants are deported or remain in detention, rather than being released into the US.
Late on Sunday, seven Democrats and one independent joined Republicans in the Senate to vote for a deal to end a 40-day government shutdown. The agreement will fund three spending bills, extend government funding through January, and promises a vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December. The deal still needs approval from the House and President Trump.
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Seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
The shutdown, lasting 40 days, affected airlines and federal workers' pay.
The deal funds three annual spending bills and extends government funding through January.
Republicans agreed to hold a vote on expiring healthcare subsidies by mid-December.
The agreement reverses some federal worker firings that occurred during the shutdown.
Senators Tim Kaine, Catharine Cortez Masto, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Dick Durbin, Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, and Jacky Rosen voted for the deal.
The agreement needs approval from the House and President Trump to become law.
A shooting outside a Safeway supermarket in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood injured five people, including one adult with life-threatening injuries. The police consider the incident isolated and are investigating without any arrests yet.
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Five people were injured in a shooting outside a Safeway in San Francisco.
The incident took place in the Outer Richmond neighborhood on a Saturday night.
One adult male was critically injured; four juveniles had minor injuries.
Police do not believe the shooting poses a wider threat to the public.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing.
San Francisco's new mayor, Daniel Lurie, faces early tests of public safety capabilities.
Witnesses reported panic as bystanders fled the scene near Golden Gate Park.
A group of senators reached a tentative deal to reopen the U.S. government and extend its funding until late January. The agreement, involving both Democratic and Independent senators, also includes a promise from Republicans to vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December. However, the deal is not final as it needs more support from both parties.
Key Facts
The U.S. government has been shut down for 40 days.
The deal aims to extend government funding until late January.
Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King helped broker the agreement.
The deal includes a promise to hold a vote on healthcare subsidies by mid-December.
Many federal workers have not been paid during the shutdown.
Airlines canceled over 2,000 flights due to the shutdown.
Food assistance programs face disruptions, affecting operations in over two dozen states.
The deal seeks to reverse some terminations of federal workers that occurred since October 1.
U.S. airlines canceled over 2,100 flights on a Sunday due to staffing shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, which has affected air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic might slow even more if the shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving holiday travel season.
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More than 2,100 flights were canceled on a Sunday due to the government shutdown.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flights at 40 major airports because many air traffic controllers, unpaid for nearly a month, are not working.
There were over 7,000 flight delays on the same day, with previous cancellations on Friday and Saturday.
The FAA's flight reduction started at 4% and will increase to 10% by November 14.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta had over 570 cancellations, the most in the country.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air travel could slow significantly if the shutdown continues, especially during Thanksgiving.
Some air traffic controllers are retiring faster because of the shutdown, according to Duffy.
The Department of Defense offered military air traffic controllers to help, but it's uncertain if they can work with civilian systems.
President Donald Trump attended an NFL game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions. This marked the first time in nearly 50 years a sitting U.S. president has attended a regular-season NFL game. Trump received mixed reactions from the crowd, including boos during his appearance on the stadium's big screen.
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President Trump attended a regular-season NFL game on Sunday.
He is the first sitting president to attend such a game since Jimmy Carter in 1978.
Trump watched from a suite with House Speaker Mike Johnson.
He received boos from portions of the crowd during his appearance.
The event took place at Northwest Stadium.
Trump had previously attended a Super Bowl while in office.
Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown performed the "Trump dance" during the game.
Several government officials, including cabinet secretaries and a senator, were with Trump.
Senate Democrats showed readiness to move forward with a set of bills that could end the U.S. government shutdown. At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to back a motion to advance spending bills and a short-term funding solution.
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Senate Democrats are ready to advance a set of bills to end the government shutdown.
This action is significant towards reaching a bipartisan agreement to reopen the government.
At least 10 Senate Democrats plan to support a procedural motion to move forward with these bills.
The proposed deal includes a vote on extending Obamacare tax credits by December.
Multiple sources from both political parties have provided this information.
The situation is ongoing and updates will be provided as it develops.
The Trump administration instructed states to stop paying full benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. A Supreme Court order allows the administration to withhold some funding, which has led to recipients only receiving partial benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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The Trump administration ordered states to stop giving full SNAP benefits.
SNAP, or food stamps, assists over 42 million Americans.
States can now only provide 65% of SNAP benefits.
The Supreme Court allowed the withholding of funds until further legal hearings.
The U.S. government shutdown has caused only partial SNAP benefits to be distributed.
Some states were using their own funds to provide full benefits before this order.
SNAP helps about one in eight Americans and costs nearly $9 billion a month.
The Supreme Court temporarily agreed to the administration withholding $4 billion in SNAP funding.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche called on young lawyers to join a "war" against judges he describes as activist and political. He also criticized state bar associations for targeting conservative lawyers and suggested changes to reduce their oversight. His remarks highlight tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described a "war" against what he calls "rogue activist judges."
Blanche spoke at a Federalist Society conference, urging young lawyers to join this effort.
The Trump administration views certain judges as challenging its policy goals.
The administration labels some judges as "activists" and has made efforts to remove them.
Federal district judges have blocked some of Trump's policies using legal actions like injunctions.
The administration has faced accusations of not complying with court orders.
Blanche criticized the D.C. Bar for targeting conservative lawyers and suggested limiting bar associations' oversight powers.
The Justice Department plans to support its lawyers facing bar complaints with outside counsel.
President Donald Trump wants the new Washington Commanders football stadium to be named after him. The stadium, costing $3.7 billion, is being built on the old RFK Stadium site in Washington D.C. Trump is discussing this naming idea with the football team's owners and could soon announce it during a game.
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President Trump is interested in having the new Washington Commanders stadium named after him.
The stadium will be constructed on the site of the old RFK Stadium, currently being demolished.
The new stadium project is estimated to cost $3.7 billion.
Trump does not want to buy naming rights or have a corporation pay for it; he wants it as a tribute to his help with the stadium deal.
Trump plans to attend a Commanders football game and might announce his naming wish there.
The White House press secretary has hinted that Trump is keen on having the stadium named in his honor.
Typically, stadiums sell naming rights to companies, but not all do; some are named after people or historical events.
Other projects Trump is reportedly undertaking in Washington D.C. include changes to the White House's East Wing and proposing a triumphal arch.
U.S. air travel faces significant disruptions due to a government shutdown, with many flights delayed or canceled. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that if the shutdown continues, air travel might come to a near halt. Efforts are ongoing in Congress to resolve the funding issue and reopen the government.
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The U.S. government shutdown is causing major disruptions in air travel with about 1,400 flights canceled and 2,700 delayed.
The longest flight delays were over two hours in Newark, New Jersey.
Lawmakers are trying to negotiate a deal to end the shutdown and restore government funding.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to cut air travel capacity by up to 10% at 40 major U.S. airports.
Air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to fatigue and reduced air traffic operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered military air traffic controllers to help, but they are not certified for civilian airports.
The shutdown has affected federal workers' pay and food assistance programs for low-income Americans.
The political impasse is over budget disagreements, including health insurance subsidies, between Republicans and Democrats.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has told states to stop giving full food assistance benefits through the SNAP program, following a recent Supreme Court decision. The court decision halted a previous judge's order that required full funding for these benefits, leaving states uncertain about how to proceed.
Key Facts
The USDA instructed states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits.
This follows a Supreme Court ruling that paused an earlier order requiring full funding.
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps Americans buy food.
About 40 million Americans depend on SNAP for food aid.
States were told to continue providing partial benefits as per earlier instructions.
The USDA warned that continuing full benefits could result in losing federal administrative funding.
Trump administration officials say prices are not high and are going down, despite data showing rising prices. The administration is addressing concerns about the cost of living and its impact on voters' preferences in recent elections. Government data indicates prices for items like beef and coffee are up, but some officials claim grocery prices are lower under President Trump.
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Trump officials say prices are dropping, but data shows they are rising for some items.
Recent elections in New Jersey and Virginia showed voters concerned about the economy preferred Democrats.
President Trump dismissed affordability concerns at a recent White House event.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated prices have started to level off and will continue to decrease.
Government data indicates consumer prices, including food staples, are up significantly year over year.
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett claims grocery prices have decreased under Trump, without providing specific data.
Hassett also mentioned that real spending power has increased this year.
There is no official data on prices and inflation due to a government shutdown.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced that the ongoing government shutdown is causing significant issues for air travel in the United States. With air traffic controllers missing work due to missed paychecks, airport operations are being reduced, affecting travelers nationwide, especially before the Thanksgiving holiday.
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The government shutdown has led to many air traffic controllers not showing up for work.
The FAA has cut airport operations, affecting 40 airports across the country with reductions expected to increase.
Already, thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled in recent days.
Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing significant delays due to staffing shortages.
Sean Duffy stated that air travel will slow significantly the two weeks before Thanksgiving.
Retirements among air traffic controllers have increased, according to Duffy.
There is political disagreement over responsibility for the shutdown, with both parties blaming each other.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for President Trump to negotiate with Democrats to reopen the government.
Judge Mark L. Wolf, who served in Massachusetts and was appointed by Ronald Reagan, resigned from his federal judgeship. He criticized President Trump's administration for its approach to justice and the rule of law. Wolf plans to speak out and support efforts to protect the rule of law and American democracy after leaving the bench.
Key Facts
Judge Mark L. Wolf was appointed by Ronald Reagan and served on the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts since 1989.
Wolf resigned to publicly address what he describes as the administration’s negative impact on the rule of law.
In his resignation letter, Wolf expressed his intent to support legal actions and organizations focused on upholding the rule of law.
Wolf's resignation highlights wider concerns within the judiciary about the administration's actions on justice-related matters.
Other judges have also challenged President Trump's policies, including rulings on voter registration forms and deportation laws.
Judge Wolf's earlier career involved tackling corruption and ensuring judicial impartiality.
Wolf has criticized some of President Trump's directives as being unfounded and unconstitutional.
President Donald Trump's administration is pushing states to reverse full SNAP benefits that were distributed under recent court orders. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says these payments are now "unauthorized" after a Supreme Court decision. This affects many Americans relying on the food assistance program and has led to opposition from some politicians.
Key Facts
The Trump administration is asking states to undo recent full SNAP benefits.
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused rulings that allowed these payments.
SNAP is a program that helps 42 million Americans with food assistance.
Democratic-led states and Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski oppose the directive.
Nonprofits and Democratic attorneys general sued to keep the benefits during a government shutdown.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson put a temporary hold on the rulings while the appeal is considered.
States received warnings about penalties for not complying with the directive.
President Trump has suggested a $2,000 payment to Americans from tariff revenue, an idea he's shared before but not yet implemented. This comes as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the legality of these tariffs, which have been criticized for raising prices. The Supreme Court's decision on the tariffs is pending.
Key Facts
President Trump proposed a $2,000 payment to Americans from tariffs collected this year.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing whether Trump's tariffs were legally imposed.
The tariffs are being scrutinized as they may function like a tax rather than fixing trade issues.
There's a possibility the government might have to refund over $100 billion if tariffs are ruled illegal.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the tariffs aim to balance trade, not primarily raise money.
Trump has mentioned the $2,000 dividend idea several times this year.
The Supreme Court has not yet decided on the legality of these tariffs.
President Trump blames Democrats, media bias, and the shutdown for recent Republican election losses, without acknowledging his role. He emphasizes that Democrats should end the shutdown, though public opinion mostly blames him and the GOP. The shutdown impacts people receiving food stamps and causes general frustration.
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President Trump blames Democrats and media bias for his party's election losses.
Republicans control all of Congress but blame Democrats for the government shutdown.
Public polls show voters mostly blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown.
The shutdown has lasted 40 days, affecting programs like food stamps (SNAP).
Trump is calling for the Affordable Care Act to be scrapped.
Democrats are proposing serious ideas to end the shutdown.
Trump is frustrated with the shutdown but unwilling to meet Democratic demands.
Trump suggested that insurance subsidy funds be given directly to people for healthcare.
