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11:50 PM ET, November 9, 2025

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Wall Street Journal:
Republicans Pitch Alternative to ACA Extension to End Government Shutdown  —  GOP senators propose sending money directly to consumers' health accounts rather than to insurance companies  —  WASHINGTON—Senate Republicans have made what amounts to a counteroffer in a bid to end the government shutdown …
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Jordain Carney / Politico:
Senate advances plan to end historic shutdown in bipartisan breakthrough … The Sunday vote would pave the way for consideration later this week of a legislative package that would fund the Department of Agriculture and the FDA, the Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction projects …
Axios:
Deal to end government shutdown in reach  —  A handful of Senate Democrats on Sunday indicated they are ready to advance a package of bills that could end the government shutdown, multiple sources told Axios. … - At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a procedural motion …
CNN:
Senators near deal to reopen government as key Democrats signal willingness to back plan  —  Several Senate Democrats are signaling a willingness to vote to reopen the government if they secure some final key concessions from the White House, a sign that a major breakthrough could be within reach amid …
Axios:
Deal to end government shutdown in reach  —  Senate Democrats on Sunday indicated they are ready to advance a package of bills that could end the government shutdown, multiple sources told Axios. … - At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a procedural motion to advance …
NBC News:
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown  —  The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30.  If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.  —  WASHINGTON — Senators struck an agreement Sunday …
Meredith Lee Hill / Politico:   'It'll take them 5 days': Rand Paul could be obstacle to quickly ending shutdown
Politico:
Senate hopes for shutdown breakthrough Sunday
Discussion: Crooked Media, The Hill and GovExec.com
Emily Peck / Axios:   Senate deal would reverse shutdown firings
Politico:   Senate rolls out $153B for veterans, military construction in bid to break shutdown impasse
Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Jeffries opposes Senate moves to end shutdown
Associated Press:
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
Tony Romm / New York Times:
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps  —  In late-night guidance, the Agriculture Department also threatened financial penalties against states.  —  The Trump administration told states that they must “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits …
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Associated Press:
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” …
Tony Romm / New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps  —  Where Things Stand  — Food stamps: The Trump administration told states on Saturday to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply.
Discussion: BBC, Al Jazeera, UPI and Reuters
Rachel Shin / Politico:
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits
USDA Food and Nutrition Service:
Updated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) November Benefit Issuance
BBC:
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit  —  Summary  — BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned over a documentary about Donald Trump  — The Telegraph had published details …
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Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster's editing of a Trump speech  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  The head of the BBC and the British broadcaster's top news executive both resigned Sunday …
Mark L. Wolf / The Atlantic:
Why I Am Resigning  —  A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.  —  In 1985, president ronald reagan appointed me as a federal judge.  I was 38 years old.  At the time, I looked forward to serving for the rest of my life.  However, I resigned Friday …
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Amelia Benavides-Colón / NOTUS:
Reagan-Appointed Federal Judge Resigns to Speak Freely Against Trump
Discussion: IJR
Julia Ornedo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Booed at NFL Game After Demanding Stadium Is Named In His Honor  —  EPIC FUMBLE  —  Football fans didn't hold back their thoughts about the guests of honor at a game in Maryland.  —  Football fans weren't excited to see President Donald Trump in the stands on Sunday.
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Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
Housing director confirms administration ‘working on’ 50-year mortgage after Trump hint  —  Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte on Saturday said the Trump administration is “working on” a plan to introduce 50-year mortgage terms for home buyers.
Alyssa Lukpat / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Suggests $2,000 Payouts to Americans as He Defends Tariffs  —  President praises benefits of the levies after Supreme Court appears skeptical of his justification for many of them  —  President Trump suggested tariff revenue could be used to fund payments of at least $2,000 to most Americans.
Associated Press:
US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned …
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Marli Collier / Airlines For America:
Latest Data Shows Huge Impact of the Government Shutdown on Airlines and Our Customers
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Fox Business
CNN:
Images of Trump appearing to close his eyes during Oval Office event spread across social media  —  Images of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes at an Oval Office announcement this week rocketed around social media this weekend, with the president's opponents seizing on the footage …
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press:
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo  —  The image showing him in a fedora and three-piece suit sparked heated online speculation that he was a detective involved in the investigation into the audacious robbery of the priceless items.
Discussion: Metro.co.uk and New York Post
S.E. Jenkins / CBS News:
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy, policies  —  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State.  —  Earlier in the week, Abbott said he would make a special announcement …
Tyler Kingkade / NBC News:
One photo, a deluge of threats: Inside the Arizona high school turned upside down by right-wing activists  —  A group of math teachers — some of whom were fans of Charlie Kirk — had their lives turned upside down this week over false accusations about a Halloween photo.
 
 
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The head of the World Health Organization has a message for Trump
Politico:
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Discussion: Raw Story and Grabien
Casey He / Chicago Sun Times:
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Discussion: The Guardian
Washington Post:
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Discussion: Newsbusters and Semafor
Al Jazeera:
Republicans push to strip Zohran Mamdani of US citizenship. Is it possible?
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Aphyr:
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