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BREAKING--The US Senate has passed the bill to end the shutdown, 7 Dems and 1 independent voting with GOP, by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.The 60-40 vote sends...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
BREAKING--The US Senate has passed the bill to end the shutdown, 7 Dems and 1 independent voting with GOP, by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
TRUMP PARDONS: Here's the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies -- from @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
Here's the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday he pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and other people allegedly involved in the attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, but t...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
TRUMP PARDONS: Here's the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies -- from @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here...
SENATE VOTES TONIGHT ON REOPENING THE GOVERNMENT: US Senate on verge of passing bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate on verge of passing bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was on track to approve a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.Senat...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
SENATE VOTES TONIGHT ON REOPENING THE GOVERNMENT: US Senate on verge of passing bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
THE FIGHT OVER SNAP BENEFITS CONTINUES IN THE COURTS: @fischler.bsky.social breaks it all down @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shut...
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits
The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Con...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
THE FIGHT OVER SNAP BENEFITS CONTINUES IN THE COURTS: @fischler.bsky.social breaks it all down @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shut...
Reposted by Jane Norman
Speaker Johnson tells House lawmakers to start making their way back to Capitol Hill now to ensure they arrive in time to vote to reopen government given all of the flight delays and cancellations.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Speaker Johnson tells House lawmakers to start making their way back to Capitol Hill now to ensure they arrive in time to vote to reopen government given all of the flight delays and cancellations.
BREAKING--US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it a...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
BREAKING--US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
In case you are wondering, still no gavel in the Senate as they wait for Texas Sen. John Cornyn to arrive. It stands at 59 aye votes; 60 are needed to end the filibuster.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
In case you are wondering, still no gavel in the Senate as they wait for Texas Sen. John Cornyn to arrive. It stands at 59 aye votes; 60 are needed to end the filibuster.
7 Democrats have voted for the stopgap spending bill: Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire; Dick Durbin of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. No. 8 aye is independent Angus King of Maine.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
7 Democrats have voted for the stopgap spending bill: Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada; Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire; Dick Durbin of Illinois; Tim Kaine of Virginia; John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. No. 8 aye is independent Angus King of Maine.
BREAKING Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/deal...
Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears
WASHINGTON — A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans to temporarily...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
BREAKING Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/deal...
Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin both say they will oppose the deal to reopen the government, saying it does not address health care costs & more
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin both say they will oppose the deal to reopen the government, saying it does not address health care costs & more
Here is the text of the new continuing resolution, or stopgap spending bill. It would fund the government through Jan. 30. It also includes language reinstating employees who were RIF'd during the shutdown.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Here is the text of the new continuing resolution, or stopgap spending bill. It would fund the government through Jan. 30. It also includes language reinstating employees who were RIF'd during the shutdown.
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Senate now in recess until 8.
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Senate now in recess until 8.
Reposted by Jane Norman
More than 750,000 Oregonians can continue to use their full SNAP benefits distributed late last week despite the Trump administration ordering states to "undo" payments, Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday. buff.ly/3hDlxuP
Trump administration tells states to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November, Oregon won't • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
More than 750,000 Oregonians can continue to use their full SNAP benefits distributed late last week despite the Trump administration ordering states to "undo" payments, Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday. buff.ly/3hDlxuP
As the Senate moves toward a possibly crucial vote on reopening the government, Trump is at the Commanders-Lions game over in Maryland. House Speaker Mike Johnson is with him, along with several Cabinet secretaries. They just had an Air Force One flyover.
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
As the Senate moves toward a possibly crucial vote on reopening the government, Trump is at the Commanders-Lions game over in Maryland. House Speaker Mike Johnson is with him, along with several Cabinet secretaries. They just had an Air Force One flyover.
US Senate Dems meeting at 5 Eastern on potential deal to start to reopen the government.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
US Senate Dems meeting at 5 Eastern on potential deal to start to reopen the government.
On SNAP, Senate Dems say the funding bill that's been released today fully funds all mandatory nutrition programs for fiscal 2026 including SNAP, the School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and Summer EBT; also fully funds WIC w/$8.2 billion, a $603 million increase over fy 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
On SNAP, Senate Dems say the funding bill that's been released today fully funds all mandatory nutrition programs for fiscal 2026 including SNAP, the School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, and Summer EBT; also fully funds WIC w/$8.2 billion, a $603 million increase over fy 2025.
BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another reversal for a program that helps 42 million people @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/stat...
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, an...
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November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another reversal for a program that helps 42 million people @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/stat...
Yet more SNAP confusion: NYT reports USDA told states late last night they must "immediately undo” "any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply."
November 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Yet more SNAP confusion: NYT reports USDA told states late last night they must "immediately undo” "any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply."
SHUTDOWN SUNDAY IN THE US SENATE: The Republican caucus will meet at 12:30 and the chamber at 1:30. There seem to be some hopes there might be a vote on legislation, something like several approps bills plus a stopgap spending bill. So far the Senate has voted 14 times on the House-passed bill.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
SHUTDOWN SUNDAY IN THE US SENATE: The Republican caucus will meet at 12:30 and the chamber at 1:30. There seem to be some hopes there might be a vote on legislation, something like several approps bills plus a stopgap spending bill. So far the Senate has voted 14 times on the House-passed bill.
HERE WE GO AGAIN: US Senate will convene at noon for a rare Saturday session as Congress remains stuck in the shutdown; "Please note, roll call votes are possible during Saturday’s session of the Senate," whip notice says. On what, unclear.
November 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
HERE WE GO AGAIN: US Senate will convene at noon for a rare Saturday session as Congress remains stuck in the shutdown; "Please note, roll call votes are possible during Saturday’s session of the Senate," whip notice says. On what, unclear.
Former President Joe Biden & Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
headlined Nebraska Democrats’ top annual fundraiser Friday night
headlined Nebraska Democrats’ top annual fundraiser Friday night
BIDEN IN NEBRASKA: Former President Joe Biden highlighted harsh economic realities facing families under President Donald Trump. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pitched helping Democrats win in red states.
From Juan Salinas II:
From Juan Salinas II:
Biden visits Omaha with Kentucky governor as Nebraska Dems eye 2026 • Nebraska Examiner
Former President Joe Biden's visits highlight the role of Nebraska’s 2nd District as a swing district in U.S. House and presidential politics.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Former President Joe Biden & Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
headlined Nebraska Democrats’ top annual fundraiser Friday night
headlined Nebraska Democrats’ top annual fundraiser Friday night
Wow. What a whirlwind of a night. Read our latest on the SNAP benefits and the Supreme Court, with much more to come, likely this weekend or Monday; by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states began loading nutrition assis...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Wow. What a whirlwind of a night. Read our latest on the SNAP benefits and the Supreme Court, with much more to come, likely this weekend or Monday; by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
UPDATED: US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states began loading nutrition assis...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
UPDATED: US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
BREAKING: US Supreme Court pauses order requiring November SNAP benefits be issued---- @fischler.bsky.social @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Supreme Court pauses order requiring November SNAP benefits be issued
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked Friday night a lower court’s order that the Trump administration pay for a full month of food benefits, hours after some states began loading nutrition assis...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:38 AM
BREAKING: US Supreme Court pauses order requiring November SNAP benefits be issued---- @fischler.bsky.social @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump Guard deployment to Portland oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/07/f...
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump Guard deployment to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
No troops can be deployed to Portland, and Oregon troops will remain federalized for at least 14 more days.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Federal judge permanently blocks Trump Guard deployment to Portland oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/07/f...