GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: What's Next for Workers, Parks, and Travel?

The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is th

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Buzz: What's Moving the Market Today?

The stock market is set to open with some big news. The government shutdown is over, but not everyone is happy. The deal to reopen the government didn't include everything Democrats wanted, like extra Obamacare money. But it did promise a vote on a health care bill they like next month. The deal als

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Political Games: When Power Plays Hurt People

Politics in the United States has reached a new low. The longest federal government shutdown in history happened. It was supposed to be about health care. But it was really about politics. Democrats wanted to score points against President Trump. They didn't care about finding a solution. They just

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats Show Unity, But At What Cost?

Democrats in the U. S. Senate recently showed a rare moment of unity. Seven Democrats, including John Fetterman from Pennsylvania and Angus King from Maine, joined Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days. During this time, many federal workers and

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Reopens, but Political Battles Linger

The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutd

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Federal Workers Get Ready to Go Back to Work

The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the governme

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Flights in Turmoil: Why Air Travel Woes Won't End Soon

The government shutdown has caused major problems for air travel, and things won't get better quickly. Air traffic controllers, who haven't been paid in weeks, are taking time off. This has led to many flights being delayed or canceled. The situation is especially bad at major airports, like those i

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Hemp Hurdles: A Roadblock to Ending the Shutdown?

A new hurdle has emerged in the federal spending bill that could potentially end the government shutdown. The issue? A last-minute addition that severely restricts hemp-derived products, like CBD and THC drinks. This provision has sparked discontent among some Republicans, who might vote against the

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: What's Next?

After a long break, lawmakers are back in Washington to tackle the ongoing government shutdown. The House is set to vote on a bill that the Senate passed earlier. This bill aims to reopen the government, which has been closed for nearly eight weeks. President Trump has called this a big win. There

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

Food Stamps in Chaos: What Happened and Why It Matters

The government recently reopened after a long shutdown, but the delay caused serious problems for millions of Americans who rely on food stamps. This is the first time the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has faced such an interruption, and it has shaken people's trust in the governm

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