Trump Wants to Scrap Filibuster to End Government Shutdown
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The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.
Since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, Democrats and Republicans have been locked in a stalemate over government funding. They have voted 13 times unsuccessfully to end the shutdown, the last one failing 54-45 on Oct. 28. 60 votes are needed for passage.
The government shutdown has reached Day 31, and by Monday it'll tie the longest funding lapse in history. Will Senate vote today? Here's the latest.
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How is the government shutdown affecting Social Security? Will payments be sent out?
The government shutdown has impacted Social Security staff and some services, however, payments remain unchanged. Here's when to expect November checks.
Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, continue uninterrupted during government shutdowns. If you receive these services, you can expect to get your Social Security check or direct deposit as usual.
Rob Jetten would be the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, but he must win the support of several other parties to form a government.
For the first time in 30 days, some senators are saying they are cautiously optimistic about resolving the standstill on Capital Hill.
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