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Democrats urged to ‘hold the line’ in talks as shutdown stretches to 37th day

Lawmakers could be coming closer to a deal to end the longest US government shutdown in history

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2025

The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown

According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Trump sways some Republican senators on filibuster changes

Cornyn told reporters after breakfast he is "open to changes."

Axios · Nov 6, 2025

US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time with shutdown in 35th day

But talks between factions are under way as Democrats and Republicans try to bring standoff to a close

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025

Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call

Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025

Trump admits Republicans ‘likely’ to lose midterm elections unless they go ‘nuclear’ and end Senate filibuster

Republican senators are unlikely to heed his demand to drop the chamber’s supermajority requirement for most bills as it could end up giving Democrats the same power down the line

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025

Trump Calls Democrats 'Crazed Lunatics' and Urges Republicans to 'Terminate the Filibuster for Everything!'

Trump demands Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster permanently, calling Democrats 'crazed lunatics' as US government shutdown enters second month.

International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025

The US government shutdown rattles into a new month as Trump dig his heels in

The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

This week: Senate shutdown show returns amid key elections - Roll Call

Talks continue on ending a partial government shutdown that will set a new record Tuesday night, while more Americans are feeling the pinch.

Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025

42 Million Americans Just Lost Food Benefits — Here's What's Happening

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans were suspended Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds, but millions still face delays. Here's what recipients need to know about food assistance during the crisis.

International Business Times · Nov 2, 2025