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Senate Republicans Propose Bipartisan Plan to End Shutdown

11/8/2025

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Republicans Propose Funding

Senate Republicans unveiled a bipartisan funding package to end the government shutdown, now at 38 days.
The package would fund food aid and veterans programs and extend funding through December or January.
Democrats remain firm on including health care subsidies in any deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to end the filibuster to speed negotiations.
A federal judge ordered full SNAP benefits for November, and the Trump administration appealed.

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Duffy Praises Trump

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised U.S. President Donald Trump for efforts to alleviate the impact of the government shutdown on Americans.
Duffy criticized Democrats for their role in the shutdown.
He contrasted Trump's approach with former President Barack Obama, claiming Obama aimed to make shutdowns painful for citizens.
Duffy urged Democrats to reopen the government.

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Duffy Cancels Flights

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to cancel thousands of flights at 40 major airports to relieve pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers during the shutdown.
Critics described the move as "mass chaos."
They argued the action reflects political motivations rather than public welfare.
The New York Times noted that flight disruptions had been minimal recently.
Public sentiment blames Republicans for the shutdown, potentially helping Democrats politically.

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Republicans Propose Funding

Senate Republicans unveiled a bipartisan funding package to end the government shutdown, now at 38 days.
The package would fund food aid and veterans programs and extend funding through December or January.
Democrats remain firm on including health care subsidies in any deal.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to end the filibuster to speed negotiations.
A federal judge ordered full SNAP benefits for November, and the Trump administration appealed.

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