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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing its end, after senators quickly advanced a funding deal over the weekend.
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The deal does not include an extension of enhanced ACA tax credits, which had been the key demand by most Democrats since the government shutdown began Oct. 1.
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Flight delays and cancellations piled up in recent days as air traffic controller staffing shortages worsen in the government shutdown.
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The FAA plans to curb private-jet traffic at 12 major U.S. airports starting Monday.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke Monday morning about next steps in ending the government shutdown, saying he will call the House back as soon as the Senate passes a government funding bill.
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Two of them are retiring, and none of the others face re-election in 2026.
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The food assistance programme has been caught in a back-and-forth legal battle over funding as the government shutdown drags on.
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