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November 10, 2025 5:41 AM

Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here’s where the U.S. stands

Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.

by Alejandra Borunda, Jeff Brady, Michael Copley, Rebecca Hersher, Julia Simon and Lauren Sommer

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November 10, 2025 5:35 AM

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

A Justice Department official says President Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, his former chief of staff Mark Meadows and others accused of backing the Republican’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

by The Associated Press

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November 10, 2025 5:13 AM

Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown

The Senate voted late Sunday evening on a compromise that could reopen the government following the longest shutdown in history.

by Claudia Grisales and Luke Garrett

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November 10, 2025 4:00 AM

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

Cities along the Northstar commuter rail invested heavily in stations and surrounding infrastructure to support suburban-to-downtown travel. With service set to be suspended in January, those communities are now unsure what will happen next.

by Kirsti Marohn

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November 9, 2025 12:47 PM

U.S. airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.

by The Associated Press

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November 9, 2025 11:50 AM

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of "catastrophic impact"

President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.

by The Associated Press

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November 8, 2025 1:45 PM

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare weekend session

President Donald Trump is making it clear he’s unlikely to compromise with Democrats on their health care demands as a condition of ending the government shutdown.

by The Associated Press

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November 8, 2025 11:44 AM

Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people

The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for immigrants and Americans alike.

by Jude Joffe-Block

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November 8, 2025 9:32 AM

Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

This week, electricity costs played a key role in elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia. Voters in several states cited economic concerns as a top issue.

by The Associated Press

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November 8, 2025 8:10 AM

Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out

The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.

by Jennifer Ludden

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Politics and Government News

Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here’s where the U.S. stands

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn 2020 election, official says

Senators take first step toward reopening the government after historic shutdown

Northstar’s looming shutdown leaves cities in limbo

U.S. airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of "catastrophic impact"

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare weekend session

Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people

Voters’ anger at high electricity bills and data centers looms over 2026 midterms

Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out

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