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Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown

Though the fight over healthcare appears to be far from over

(Newser) - President Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports, and generated long lines at some food banks, the AP reports. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as...

House Passes Measure Ending 43-Day Shutdown

Bill goes to Trump for signing after six Democrats vote yes and two Republicans no

(Newser) - The just-returned House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation's longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports, and people lining up at food banks to...

Be Ready Thursday, Furloughed Workers Are Told

First order of business for many will be resetting passwords

(Newser) - Federal agencies began offering guidance Wednesday to furloughed employees about returning to work, hours before the House voted on a deal to end the government shutdown. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of the Interior told workers to show up Thursday if the measure is approved,...

Overdue Economic Data May Never Be Released: Leavitt

Federal Reserve, investors, economists brace for uncertainty as jobs, inflation reports are shelved

(Newser) - The White House warned Wednesday that key economic data for October that's been delayed, including the monthly jobs report and consumer price index, probably won't be released at all—even after the government shutdown ends. Blaming Democrats, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the interruption "may have permanently...

Fed Officials Are Torn Over December Rate Cut

The lack of official data hasn't helped matters

(Newser) - A December interest rate cut that traders had viewed as a near-certainty no longer appears guaranteed. Federal Reserve officials are locked in a heated debate over whether to cut interest rates at their last meeting of the year, exposing a rare internal split over the central bank's next move,...

After 54 Days, the House Goes Back to Work

End of the shutdown is in sight, though last-minute hurdles could still pop up

(Newser) - After a 54-day recess, the House of Representatives is finally getting back to work, convening to vote on a bill aimed at ending the nation's longest government shutdown. The Senate has already approved the measure , and President Trump has signaled his support, putting the bill on a fast track—...

SCOTUS Extends Order Blocking Full SNAP Payments

With end of shutdown in sight, top court grants Trump's request

(Newser) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume. The order keeps a chaotic situation in place for at least for a few more days. People who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Is Schumer in Trouble? Maybe Not, It Turns Out
Schumer Again Faces
Outrage From the Left
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Nov 11, 2025 7:36 AM CST

Schumer Again Faces Outrage From the Left

But the consensus seems to be that his job as Senate minority leader is safe

(Newser) - Senate Democrats failed to get Republicans to commit to extending health care subsidies before voting to end the shutdown . As a result, progressive groups such as Our Revolution are calling for Chuck Schumer to step down as the party's Senate leader, reports Reuters . It's the second time this...

Shutdown Is in Hands of the House: Here's the Math
Johnson Faces
Ironic Hurdle for
Shutdown Vote
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Nov 11, 2025 6:06 AM CST

Johnson Faces Ironic Hurdle for Shutdown Vote

Members may have trouble flying back to DC, and the math is tight already

(Newser) - The Senate's passage of a measure to end the government shutdown means the heavier lift is over in DC—now it's onto the House. But while passage there is expected, it's no slam dunk, either. Here's where things stand:
  • The math: House Speaker Mike Johnson has
...

Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown

House must still reconvene to vote on the legislation

(Newser) - The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party, the AP reports. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as...

Trump to Air Traffic Controllers: Return to Work 'NOW'

He says those who didn't miss work during government shutdown should get $10K bonus

(Newser) - President Trump issued a blunt directive to air traffic controllers on Monday, demanding they return to work as flight cancellations and delays mounted across the country . Trump's message, delivered via social media, warned of pay cuts for those who stay home and floated the idea of a $10,000...

Johnson: It's Time for House Members to Return to DC

Shutdown 'nightmare is finally coming to an end,' he says

(Newser) - Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington "right now" after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown. It is unclear when the...

Flying Is Still a Mess as Cancellations Continue

Disruptions expected to continue after government shutdown ends

(Newser) - The flight cancellations at airports across the US are expected to persist even after the government shutdown ends, per the AP . The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced flights as some air traffic controllers—unpaid for weeks—have stopped showing up for work. The Senate took a first step toward ending...

8 Democrats Who Bucked Party Have One Thing in Common
8 Dems Who Bucked Own Party
Have Something in Common
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Nov 10, 2025 8:05 AM CST

8 Dems Who Bucked Own Party Have Something in Common

None who voted in favor of ending the shutdown are up for reelection next year

(Newser) - The longest government shutdown in history is now on track to end soon after a key procedural vote in the Senate on Sunday. Eight Democrats—technically seven Democrats and an independent who caucuses with the party—broke ranks and joined Republicans in the vote. Some key details:
  • No concession: Democrats
...

Senate Takes Step to End Shutdown as 8 Dems Vote Yes

8 Democrats voted with GOP to move forward with new deal

(Newser) - The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight, the AP reports. In a test...

Administration Tells States to 'Undo' Full SNAP Payments

Late-night memo authorizes 65% of benefits due

(Newser) - The Trump administration has ordered states to halt the distribution of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for November, promising consequences if they don't. In a memo, the Agriculture Department authorizing state governments to make only partial disbursements to the more than 40 million people enrolled in the program—...

Impact of Flight Reductions Could Become Clearer Soon

Minimizing impact becomes more complicated as holiday approaches, cancelations add up

(Newser) - Flight disruptions across the US are on track to intensify this week as the Federal Aviation Administration increases flight restrictions at 40 major airports. Airlines were required to cut 4% of flights starting Friday, a move intended to reduce stress on air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay...

SNAP Recipients, States Scrape for Food During Impasse

Supreme Court's stay granted Trump administration delays resolution

(Newser) - People across the country who count on SNAP benefits scrambled again for food on Saturday after the Supreme Court granted a stay to the Trump administration that postponed resolution of the impasse prompted by the government shutdown. Recipients in some states have collected the benefits, while others turned to food...

US Stiffs Workers at Bases Overseas During Shutdown

Certain host nations are fronting the payroll but expect to be repaid

(Newser) - The longest US government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home: An ocean away in Europe, local workers at American military bases have started to feel the pain. Thousands of people employed at overseas bases in Europe have had their salaries interrupted since...

Trump Loses SNAP Appeal, Takes Fight to Supreme Court

States already have begun to distribute full payments

(Newser) - A federal appeals court late Friday denied the Trump administration's appeal to block a judge's order to distribute November's SNAP benefits in full despite the government shutdown. The administration then announced it had filed an emergency application over the issue to the Supreme Court, the New York ...

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