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Shutdown Nears End: Senate Advances Stopgap to Reopen Government

After a 41 day stalemate the Senate advanced a stopgap funding measure to reopen federal operations The vote clears a major procedural hurdle and sets up a final passage in the coming days that could end the longest US government shutdown

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41 days - Length of the record U S government shutdown

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"I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country" — President Donald Trump

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Senate clears procedural hurdle - funding bill advances

The Senate moved rapidly to break the 41 day stalemate, advancing a short term funding package that would reopen many federal operations. The procedural votes cleared the way for a final passage that could end the record shutdown within days.

Schumer faces calls to resign - Democrats furious

A fierce backlash within the Democratic Party has erupted over the decision by a group of senators to advance the shutdown-ending deal, with growing calls for Senate leader Chuck Schumer to step down amid charges of failed leadership.

Eight Democrats break ranks - back GOP shutdown deal

A small band of Senate Democrats broke ranks to join Republicans and advance the funding measure, triggering intraparty fury and a public roll call that names the defectors and their rationales.

House to return to Washington - members ordered back

House leadership scrambled to reconvene members after the Senate moved, calling lawmakers back to Washington for a pivotal vote. Speaker Mike Johnson set the timetable as the chamber prepared procedural steps to enact the Senate measure.

Shutdown deal omits ACA subsidies - millions at risk

The emerging compromise to end the shutdown notably omits an extension of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, leaving millions at risk of higher costs and prompting urgent questions about coverage and next steps.

Judge rules states need not claw back November SNAP payments

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FAA bans most private jets at 12 major airports

Air travel chaos escalated as the FAA restricted private jet operations and major carriers canceled hundreds of flights amid controller shortages, compounding holiday disruptions and economic fallout from the shutdown.

People mover crashes at Dulles - multiple injured

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Relief plane crashes in Florida - two dead

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Trump pardons dozens linked to 2020 election challenge

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Trump asks Supreme Court to toss E Jean Carroll verdict

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Supreme Court will hear case on late arriving mail ballots

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Trump hosts Syrian leader al Sharaa at White House - historic meeting

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Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza - ceasefire frays

Violence in Gaza flared with fresh Israeli strikes and diplomatic efforts intensified as U.S. envoys and Israeli leaders met to manage a fragile ceasefire and hostage negotiations.

Huge explosion at Russian Black Sea oil port after Ukrainian strike

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Canada loses measles elimination status after prolonged outbreak

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HHS announces FDA to remove black box warnings on hormone therapies

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Tests find botulism causing germ in ByHeart infant formula

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DOJ prosecutors worry amid mass exodus under Trump DOJ

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Trump orders air traffic controllers back - promises $10,000 bonuses

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BBC leadership resigns amid Trump speech editing scandal

The BBC faced an executive purge after revelations about edited footage of President Trump, prompting resignations at the top and a broader debate about journalistic standards and institutional bias.

Car explosion near Red Fort kills at least eight in New Delhi

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Families sue Camp Mystic alleging negligence after deadly flood

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Ecuador prison riot kills at least 27 inmates by asphyxiation

A brutal outbreak of violence inside Ecuadorian prisons left dozens dead and dozens more injured, prompting urgent inmate transfers and an inquiry as authorities moved high-risk prisoners to new facilities.