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Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

The Senate voted to approve a funding package that would reopen the federal government after a historic shutdown, forcing a tense political reckoning among Democrats and sending the measure to the House for final passage

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559 points - Dow surge as markets cheer end of government shutdown

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"We’re the one that won the wars" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,847 ↑ 0.21% Dow 47,928 ↑ 1.18% Nasdaq 23,468 ↓ 0.25% Gold 4,146 ↑ 0.73% BTC 102,971 ↓ 2.84%

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Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

The Senate passed a funding bill aimed at ending the record long government shutdown, triggering sharp intraparty backlash among Democrats and sparking urgent House action. The package contains key provisions and now moves to the House for final approval.

Shutdown forces widespread flight cancellations at major US airports

Air travel remains crippled as the shutdown strains air traffic control staffing and airlines face mandated cuts. Officials warn cancellations and delays will continue even if funding is restored quickly.

Travel hell day 42 Airlines warn delays will outlast shutdown

Airlines and industry groups say travel chaos will persist after the shutdown, warning that recovery will be slow as staffing gaps and weather compound the problem. Passengers should expect ongoing cancellations.

ByHeart recalls all baby formula amid botulism probe

An expanding outbreak of infant botulism has prompted ByHeart to recall all its formula products nationwide while health officials investigate. Multiple infants have been hospitalized and authorities urge parents to stop using affected batches.

USS Gerald R Ford arrives near Venezuela raising tensions

The USS Gerald R Ford carrier strike group has entered Caribbean waters as the US signals a stronger naval posture near Venezuela. Caracas has announced large scale troop deployments and warned of potential response options.

UK pauses intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean boat strikes

The United Kingdom has paused or limited some intelligence sharing with the US over controversial strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels, creating a rare rift between allies and complicating coordination in the Caribbean.

Turkish military plane crash kills all 20 aboard

A Turkish military C130 cargo plane crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijan border in a major accident. Initial reports indicate all aboard were killed as footage shows the aircraft spiraling out of control.

Nationwide blackout cripples Dominican Republic transit and business

A nationwide blackout plunged the Dominican Republic into darkness, halting transit and commerce. Authorities are investigating a major grid failure as recovery efforts begin amid widespread disruption.

Gaza peace plan progress falters over reconstruction and security

Ceasefire progress in Gaza is stalling as Israeli strikes continue and settler violence in the West Bank rises. Mediators face hurdles over reconstruction, security and the presence of entrenched fighters.

Suicide bombing outside Islamabad court kills at least 12

A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Islamabad killing at least a dozen people and wounding dozens more. Pakistani officials quickly invoked anti terrorism measures while investigations point to regional tensions.

Ukraine says situation worsened in Zaporizhzhia region

Russian forces are pressing on multiple fronts in eastern Ukraine with new footage showing activity near the key city of Pokrovsk. Kyiv warns the situation in Zaporizhzhia and surrounding areas has worsened.

Supreme Court eyes tariffs case that could rewrite trade power

The Supreme Court is being asked to weigh major disputes with wide political impact including tariffs and high profile civil verdicts. Decisions could reshape trade policy, consumer payments and pending civil awards.

Trump administration rules CFPB funding unlawful

The Trump administration has moved to curtail the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding and operation, triggering legal fights and warnings that the agency could run out of money early next year.

Schumer navigates bruised feelings after shutdown revolt

Democratic leaders face internal revolt after several senators broke ranks to end the shutdown, intensifying calls for Chuck Schumer to step down and raising questions about party unity ahead of midterms.

DOJ opens probe after violent Berkeley protest at TPUSA event

Violent clashes erupted at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley as protesters attacked attendees and police made arrests. The Justice Department and FBI opened investigations into the episode amid calls for accountability.

Oath Keepers plot relaunch after Stewart Rhodes pardon

Far right militia Oath Keepers signals a comeback after presidential pardons, with founder Stewart Rhodes saying the group is rebuilding. Law enforcement and analysts warn of renewed extremism risks tied to clemency moves.

Analysts warn Trumps pardon spree sends sinister message

President Trump has issued a string of clemency grants that legal analysts say send a political message and raise concerns about patronage. Several pardons touched members of his political network.

Key antenna in NASA Deep Space Network damaged and out of service

A crucial NASA antenna in the Deep Space Network was damaged, compounding pressures as forecasters warn of a fast moving coronal mass ejection that could disrupt communications and the power grid across wide swaths of the US.

Dow surges 559 points as markets cheer shutdown progress

Markets swung as reopening hopes lifted stocks and a major SoftBank sale rattled AI chip sentiment. The Dow reached a record intraday move while investors digest macro risks and headline driven volatility.

Trump promotes 50 year mortgage to tackle housing crisis

The White House floated a controversial 50 year mortgage proposal to address housing affordability, a plan that has drawn internal skepticism and criticism from finance experts over practical impacts and risks.

Red state Republicans defy Trump on mid decade gerrymander

Redistricting fights intensified as some Kansas Republicans defied Trump and a Utah judge rejected a GOP drawn map, delivering a boost to Democrats and complicating partisan maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Chinese bridge collapses months after opening in landslide

Shocking infrastructure failures in China have produced dramatic collapses and safety concerns. Multiple newly opened bridges have failed within months, prompting scrutiny of construction standards and oversight.

BBC in crisis over resignations and Trump legal threats

The BBC faces a major crisis after edits to a Trump documentary triggered resignations and a legal threat from the president, fueling a transatlantic spat over media standards and editorial accountability.

China says stranded astronauts at Tiangong are safe for now

Space agencies and astronomers reported multiple developments from interstellar comet detections to a near miss of Chinese astronauts after a suspected debris strike, highlighting rising pressures on space safety and exploration.