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November 11, 2025

Associated Press

Shutdown Bill Now Moves to the House

The Senate approved a stopgap bill to end the record-breaking shutdown, advancing a fragile bipartisan deal that now awaits a House vote as lawmakers race back to Washington to finally reopen the government.
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Military Times

Your Veterans Day Deal Awaits

Businesses nationwide are rolling out a wide range of free meals, discounts and special perks for Veterans Day, offering service members, veterans and their families plenty of ways to be honored throughout November 11th.
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SCOTUSblog

Supreme Court To Hear Election Case

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a major election law case that will determine whether mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day to count, a ruling that could reshape voting rules in Mississippi and dozens of other states.
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The Hill

Why These Democrats Ended Shutdown

A small group of Democratic senators broke with party leaders to back a centrist deal ending the historic shutdown, saying the mounting harm to federal workers and essential services outweighed the stalled fight over Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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NPR

Guard Members Questioned Trump

As Trump expands National Guard deployments into Democratic-led cities, a small group of Ohio guard members has been privately questioning the legality, purpose, and moral implications of their potential roles in a fast-growing encrypted group chat.
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CNBC

Flight Disruptions Still Piling Up

Air travel chaos deepened as the record shutdown strained short-staffed air traffic controllers, triggered thousands of flight cancellations, and prompted Trump to threaten docking controllers’ pay even as the Senate inched toward a possible deal.
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Newsweek

Newsom Leads Vance Among Young Men

A new Republican-affiliated poll shows Gavin Newsom holding a narrow lead over Vice President JD Vance among young men ahead of 2028, signaling shifting currents within a demographic both parties are desperate to win back.
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Mediaite

Fetterman Reveals He Was "Suicidal"

In his forthcoming memoir, Sen. John Fetterman reveals he spiraled into suicidal depression after his rocky 2022 debate with Dr. Oz, fearing he’d lose his family before finally seeking treatment that helped him rebuild his life.
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Gallup

Trust in U.S. Government Reaches Low

A new Gallup poll finds Americans’ trust in the federal government remains near five-decade lows, with confidence sharply divided along party lines as Republicans’ trust rises while Democrats’ plummets.
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The Washington Post

Decluttering With the 90/90 Method

Numerically based organizing systems like the 90/90 rule, 80/20 rule, and 12-12-12 challenge make decluttering less overwhelming by providing clear, actionable steps that help both enthusiastic and reluctant organizers manage their space efficiently.
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BuddyTV

Jackie Chan Death Hoax Debunked

A viral Facebook hoax claiming that 71-year-old Jackie Chan had died resurfaced on November 10, spreading rapidly with recycled images, but was quickly debunked as false, with no confirmation from his family, representatives, or major news outlets.
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Slow Boring Substack

Yglesias: 13 Thoughts on Shutdown's End

Matthew Yglesias argues that the end of the government shutdown signifies that the real battle was over filibuster rules and Senate procedure, not health care, as Democrats navigated political pressure while Trump assumed full responsibility for the disruption.
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Egypt Independent

Egypt To Announce Archeological Find

Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced that a groundbreaking archaeological discovery inside the Great Pyramid of Giza—set to be revealed in 2026—could rewrite history, potentially unveiling the long-sought tombs of Imhotep and Nefertiti.
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USA Today

Target Initiates Mingling Policy

Target is rolling out a new “10-4” employee policy requiring staff to smile, make eye contact, and greet customers within 10 and 4 feet, aiming to boost in-store friendliness and customer connection ahead of the holiday season.
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Berkshire Hathaway

Buffett Names Successor, Goes Quiet

Chairperson of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett announced his retirement from writing the conglomerate's annual report, introducing Greg Abel as his successor and plans to communicate through an annual Thanksgiving message.
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New York Post

Maher, Hines Criticize Democrats

Bill Maher and Cheryl Hines criticized the modern Democratic Party on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, arguing that the left has become intolerant and quick to “cut you off” compared to Republicans, even as they maintain progressive political views.
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NBC News

Supreme Court Affirms Same-Sex Marriage

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Kim Davis’ decade-long effort to overturn the landmark 2015 Obergefell ruling, reaffirming that same-sex marriage remains the law of the land even as conservative legal challenges continue to test LGBTQ rights.
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CBS News

Trump Eyes 50-Year Mortgages

The Trump administration is exploring a 50-year mortgage plan that could lower monthly payments for homebuyers but would drastically increase total interest costs and slow equity building, raising questions about its impact on housing affordability.
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BBC

Dozens of Inmates Found Hanged

At least 31 inmates were found dead, including 27 by hanging, after violent clashes between rival gangs at El Oro prison in Machala, Ecuador, underscoring the country’s ongoing struggles with prison overcrowding and gang-related violence.
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