Several Democrats side with Republicans to pass deal aimed at ending US government shutdown

The deal paves the way for the government to reopen but the agreement still needs to be voted on in the House.

Michigan's US senators reject deal to end shutdown

A deal between a handful of Democrats and Republicans appeared to clear the way for the shutdown to end but Michigan's ...

Government shutdown updates: Enough Dems expected to vote to pass funding test vote

At least 60 votes are needed to move the bill forward. In past votes, Sen. Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against ...

Senate nears potential shutdown deal but there's no guarantee of success

A group of moderate Democrats has a tentative deal to reopen the government if Republicans promise to hold a vote on expiring ...
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Falconry: An age-old sport that continues to endure

The sport of falconry has been around ancient China. It combines hunting, a partnership with wildlife and conservation into ...

U.S. Senate voting on first steps to end government shutdown

The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health-care subsidies, ...

November 9, 2025 - Government shutdown updates

Southwest Airlines: Flight schedule reductions run through Tuesday, November 11, and impact 34 out of the 117 airports Southwest serves, according an update Sunday. Southwest removed roughly 140 ...