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A deal could be reached soon to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate is set to vote on an amended continuing resolution after a group of moderate Democrats joined Republicans to pave the way to reopen the government.President Trump is pardoning more than 70 people involved in his effort to challenge the outcome of the 2020 election. The president is also threatening to sue the BBC for one billion dollars for editing a speech he made to make it appear he was inciting violence on January 6, 2021.The Supreme Court today rejected calls to overturn its landmark 2015 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. But the justices have agreed to hear a case challenging the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

The head of the BBC and its top news executive resigned on Sunday after the broadcaster was accused of misleading viewers by editing President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6th speech.U.S. flights will be reduced to "a trickle" in the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday as the federal shutdown continues because of rising air traffic control staffing shortages, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in remarks that aired on Sunday.New moves in the energy sector. The Department of the Interior announced two major steps on Friday to expand offshore oil and gas leasing. It’s part of president Trump’s One Big beautiful bill act, seeking to boost domestic energy production while reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. The first lease sale is planned in the Gulf of America, with another proposed auction in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. A panel discussion unpacks what all this means.

President Donald Trump is renewing his call to end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government. It would mark a major break from long-standing Senate tradition, but Trump says Republicans must do it to achieve major policy victories.In a late-night decision, the Supreme Court allowed the federal government to delay fully funding SNAP benefits for November. The ruling pauses a lower court’s order that required the Trump administration to provide full funding for the food assistance program this month.

More than a thousand flights were canceled as Federal Aviation Administration flight reductions take effect at major airports across the nation on Day 38 of the government shutdown. Senate Republicans are teeing up a vote on a package of bills to end the shutdown, while Democrats maintain their demands.The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it’s working to fully fund food stamp benefits for November in compliance with a federal court order. A federal judge on Thursday directed the agency to provide full benefits—a decision the Trump administration quickly appealed.President Donald Trump says there’s a “very good chance” he’ll meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest. This comes as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hails a “golden age” of U.S.–Hungary relations while seeking exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil.

A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must fully fund SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown, giving officials until Friday to secure the money. Meanwhile, as the shutdown continues, 40 major U.S. airports—including Los Angeles International, John F. Kennedy International, and Chicago O’Hare—will face a 10 percent reduction in flights starting Friday.President Donald Trump, just one day after Supreme Court arguments on his sweeping global tariffs in a case he called “one of the most important cases in the history of our country,” is doubling down—emphasizing that his tariff threats against Beijing were a national security lifeline that forced Xi Jinping to the negotiating table. The president is also set to meet with the leaders of all five Central Asian countries Thursday night as the United States works to expand its influence in a region increasingly courted by China.Trump also announced new agreements to expand access to and reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. The deals with pharmaceutical companies Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will broaden coverage for Medicare and Medicaid recipients and lower the prices paid by the federal government.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs were front and center at the Supreme Court today, as justices pressed the U.S. solicitor general about the president’s authority to impose global tariffs. The Trump administration said it remains optimistic following the oral arguments.Reacting to the results from last night’s elections, Trump said Americans face a choice “between communism and common sense,” referring to the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor.The government shutdown has now reached 36 days, breaking the record as the longest in U.S. history. Trump is doubling down on calls for Republicans to change a major Senate rule to bypass Democrats and reopen the government with a simple majority vote.

Multiple bomb threats were made today against polling sites across New Jersey, forcing some locations to temporarily close. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani blamed the threats on President Trump, saying they reflect his administration’s broader approach of “intimidating voters with baseless allegations of voter fraud.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, calling the claims “completely irresponsible” and “based on zero evidence.”Polls across the country are set to close in just a few hours, including in the New York City mayoral race, the New Jersey governor’s race, and the contests for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general in Virginia. Voters in California are also deciding on Proposition 50, a measure that would redraw the state’s congressional districts.NTD’s Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier will provide live special coverage of the key races tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in for the latest election results, along with live analysis from data reporters and on-the-ground teams.

The Trump administration announced it will use contingency funds to pay for two weeks of food assistance benefits in November. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, expired over the weekend as the federal government shutdown entered its second month.President Donald Trump says he will hold election eve tele-rallies for the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races. On Truth Social, he described New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “communist candidate” and urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo instead.NTD’s Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier will provide live special coverage of the key races Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in for the latest election results, along with live analysis from data reporters and on-the-ground teams.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

An explosion at Harvard Medical School early Saturday morning. Police release photos of two suspects after two individuals were seen fleeing the scene.The Trump administration says payments of food aid benefits might continue by Wednesday. NTD's Arian Pasdar has more on the Treasury's effort to continue the food stamps program and to reopen the government.Despite it being an off year, there's a lot on the line in Tuesday's election. An investigator and a city council candidate joins us to unpack the crucial races in New York City and Virginia.Are green vegetables and natural grains really as healthy as we think? A physician explains the perks of a meat-based diet in our preview of Vital Signs.And, celebrations in Egypt's capital mark opening day for the Grand Egyptian Museum. Details on the billion-dollar project, and why the Egyptian President says it marks 'new chapter' for the country.

Nationwide SNAP benefits are officially halted Saturday as the government shutdown reaches one month. President Donald Trump says his lawyers are reaching out to the courts for clarification on how to legally fund the nutrition program, after a judge on Friday ordered the federal government to continue payments with emergency funds.Trump issued a warning to Nigeria Saturday, accusing its government of allowing the continued killing of Christians. He posted on Truth Social that “the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria,” and said he has instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action.Israel said Saturday that the partial remains of three individuals handed over by Hamas the previous night do not belong to any hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the report.

President Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster. That comes as SNAP, or food stamps, are set to expire tomorrow. Despite the White House’s frustration at the political impasse in Congress, Republicans on Capitol Hill have opposed such a measure. Meanwhile, two judges have ordered the federal government to continue paying SNAP benefits using contingency funds, but the agriculture secretary says the USDA is not permitted to do so without an appropriation from Congress.Authorities made multiple arrests this morning after the FBI said it disrupted a plot for an attack in Michigan. Officials say the suspects were planning a violent act over the Halloween weekend.A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The D.C. district court judge found that the proof-of-citizenship directive is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers.

President Trump has announced new trade deals following his meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping, with agreements focusing on fentanyl, rare earths, and soybean purchases. The president also directed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with other countries’ testing programs, specifically referring to Russia and China.It’s Day 30 of the government shutdown, and millions of Americans are set to lose food assistance benefits this weekend. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to issue $65 million in assistance to food banks. Meanwhile, a federal judge appears poised to order the government to disburse food stamps amid the ongoing shutdown.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says ICE will not pause operations on Halloween. The statement comes in response to a request from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.

President Donald Trump is just hours away from his high-stakes meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The meeting comes amid heightened trade tensions. Trump says he expects it to last three to four hours. While the two have met previously, this will be their first sit-down of Trump’s second term.More than 130 people are reported dead in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after police carried out the largest operation against organized crime gangs in the city’s history. Opinions on the operation are divided within the country.Hurricane Melissa has slammed Cuba, causing widespread devastation across the Caribbean. Recovery and relief efforts are now underway as communities begin the long process of cleanup and rebuilding.

In a strong show of force just two days before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared the U.S.-Japan “golden age” military alliance before 6,000 American troops in Yokosuka. The president also signed another agreement aimed at breaking China’s near-monopoly on rare earth resources.As the government shutdown stretches into Day 27, the Senate has rejected the Republican-backed funding bill to reopen the government for the 13th time. The food stamp program, SNAP, is set to lose funding within days, prompting more than two dozen Democratic-led states to sue the Trump administration. Meanwhile, a judge has extended the order blocking the administration from laying off federal workers during the shutdown.Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. The strikes come after Israel accused the Hamas terrorist group of violating ceasefire terms and staging a fake discovery of a hostage’s body in the territory.

After receiving a royal welcome from the Japanese Emperor and expressing optimism about a trade deal with China, President Trump will meet with Japan's new prime minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for trade and security talks. Trump also commented on the possibility of a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.President Trump has issued a warning after Russia announced a nuclear missile test. He dismissed claims that the weapon could reach the United States and pointed to a U.S. nuclear submarine positioned near Russia as part of the country’s defense posture.Hurricane Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification over the weekend and continues to strengthen. The rare Category 5 has winds of 175 mph, with stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year.

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the the louvre heist investigation. Details on where prosecutors say they made the arrests and more.Three countries in six days, a trade deal and a peace deal. Details on what to look out for on President Trump’s Asia trip.Updates from Portland and a long-running encampment outside of an Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement Facility. Correspondent Jason Blair reports from the scene.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling media today a trade framework with China has been reached. A guest joins us to unpack what that means for the anticipated face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Can we “resistance-train” the brain the way that we do the body to keep it running healthier for longer? Vital Signs’ Brendon Fallon shares insights from a professor of medicine and brain-health expert.And, with the hustle and bustle of modern life, one ancient institution is still standing strong: Athenaeums. Find out how these historic libraries continue to offer a sense of belonging and remains a living museum of knowledge.

President Donald Trump has set off on his Asia tour. On his agenda are meetings with key leaders, including Japan’s new prime minister and China’s Xi Jinping, as well as attending the signing of another peace deal. On his way to Malaysia, Trump stopped to refuel in Qatar and hosted both the emir of Qatar and the country’s prime minister aboard Air Force One.Early voting is underway in New York City’s mayoral race. Meanwhile, leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been sent a cease-and-desist letter by the New York Knicks for using a logo strikingly similar to theirs in a recent campaign commercial.Protests continue outside the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, with multiple altercations breaking out overnight. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has paused the previous order allowing National Guard deployment in the city. A decision is expected on Monday.

President Trump has announced he’s ending trade negotiations with Canada after the Ontario government ran an anti-tariff ad campaign. Ontario Premier Doug Ford, after speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney, said the ad will be taken down effective Monday.The Department of War has deployed the U.S.’s most advanced aircraft carrier to the South Caribbean Sea. The Pentagon has also confirmed a ninth strike on a drug-smuggling vessel. These moves are part of the Trump administration’s campaign against foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.New York Attorney General Letitia James denied felony charges of bank fraud at her arraignment hearing on Friday. She pleaded not guilty to the fraud charges and to a charge of making false statements to a financial institution. James is accused of attempting to defraud two financial institutions by misrepresenting a three-bedroom property in 2020.

President Trump is touting the successes of his Homeland Security task forces’ war on cartels. He’s also calling off a federal surge in San Francisco while eyeing Chicago, Portland, and Memphis.The U.S. is hitting major Russian oil companies with sanctions, and EU member states have also agreed on further measures against Moscow. The Kremlin is already responding. Meanwhile, U.S. officials continue to work with Israel and other allies in the Middle East on the Gaza peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel soon after Vice President J.D. Vance departed the country.More than 30 people, including current and former NBA stars, have been arrested in a federal gambling operation. Investigators say players faked injuries and ran mafia-backed poker games in one of the biggest sports scandals in years.

President Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft. He also canceled an anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met NATO chief Mark Rutte at the White House.