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The U.S. House is expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature.
US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next • North Dakota Monitor
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The U.S. House is expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature.
President Donald Trump and top administration officials have resisted calls to fund November SNAP benefits during the shutdown that began Oct. 1.
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits • North Dakota Monitor
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
President Donald Trump and top administration officials have resisted calls to fund November SNAP benefits during the shutdown that began Oct. 1.
The White House proclamation notes that pardons were granted to address “a grave national injustice.”
Here's the list of newly pardoned Trump fake electors, other allies • North Dakota Monitor
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.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The White House proclamation notes that pardons were granted to address “a grave national injustice.”
A North Dakota rancher says beef demand remains high and U.S. cattle numbers are still low, which should keep the market strong.
‘Sky is done falling,’ North Dakota rancher says of dropping cattle prices • North Dakota Monitor
A North Dakota rancher is hopeful that prices will stabilize after comments by President Donald Trump sent cattle futures markets tumbling, in turn taking down live cattle prices.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A North Dakota rancher says beef demand remains high and U.S. cattle numbers are still low, which should keep the market strong.
The deal to reopen the government does not include language addressing skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in individual health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown • North Dakota Monitor
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 keep the…
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The deal to reopen the government does not include language addressing skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in individual health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
A Saturday memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service said states should fund 65% of SNAP benefits.
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November • North Dakota Monitor
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 of…
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November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A Saturday memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service said states should fund 65% of SNAP benefits.
More than a dozen states have taken steps to keep medical debt from hurting residents’ credit scores.
New Trump administration rule would override state medical debt protections • North Dakota Monitor
A new Trump administration rule issued late last month would override state laws that prevent consumers’ credit reports from including medical debt, potentially weakening financial protections for…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
More than a dozen states have taken steps to keep medical debt from hurting residents’ credit scores.
The Supreme Court order froze SNAP payments to states that the USDA had appeared to authorize earlier Friday.
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments • North Dakota Monitor
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.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Supreme Court order froze SNAP payments to states that the USDA had appeared to authorize earlier Friday.
Seven airports on the list of 40 had ground delays Friday, with staffing shortages at 18 air traffic control towers triggering delays at others, according to an FAA advisory.
Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin • North Dakota Monitor
The first flights affected by a new Federal Aviation Administration directive led to widespread delays and cancellations Friday.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Seven airports on the list of 40 had ground delays Friday, with staffing shortages at 18 air traffic control towers triggering delays at others, according to an FAA advisory.
Payments would be sent to states Friday, the Agriculture Department’s Food and Nutrition Service said in a letter to state directors of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown • North Dakota Monitor
This report has been updated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million people…
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November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Payments would be sent to states Friday, the Agriculture Department’s Food and Nutrition Service said in a letter to state directors of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
Jon Jensen was elected as North Dakota's chief justice in December 2019.
North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice not seeking another term in top post • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon Jensen has announced he will step down as head of the court when his term ends this year.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Jon Jensen was elected as North Dakota's chief justice in December 2019.
All 50 states will vie for funds from $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
All 50 states will vie for funds from $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program • North Dakota Monitor
All 50 states have applied for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program in Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
All 50 states will vie for funds from $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
WBI Energy on Thursday released new details of the timeline for the planned Bakken East natural gas pipeline connecting the two halves of North Dakota.
Natural gas pipeline developer to sign up western North Dakota suppliers, eastern users next year • North Dakota Monitor
WBI Energy on Thursday released new details of the timeline for the planned Bakken East natural gas pipeline connecting the two halves of the state.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
WBI Energy on Thursday released new details of the timeline for the planned Bakken East natural gas pipeline connecting the two halves of North Dakota.
As NDSU President David Cook interviews for Iowa State University presidency, some Iowa students question program cuts he made at NDSU.
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
David Cook interviews at Iowa State University for presidency • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota State University President David Cook participated in an Iowa State University presidential finalist forum Thursday.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As NDSU President David Cook interviews for Iowa State University presidency, some Iowa students question program cuts he made at NDSU.
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said some North Dakota residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be able to access partial November benefits as early as today.
Partial food assistance benefits available in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said some North Dakota residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be able to access partial November benefits as…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said some North Dakota residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be able to access partial November benefits as early as today.
A former North Dakota lawmaker is seeking to overturn a state law that makes it a crime to lie or make intentionally misleading statements in political ads.
Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads • North Dakota Monitor
A former North Dakota lawmaker is seeking to overturn a state law that makes it a crime to lie or make intentionally misleading statements in political ads.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A former North Dakota lawmaker is seeking to overturn a state law that makes it a crime to lie or make intentionally misleading statements in political ads.
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution blocking Trump attacks on Venezuela
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution blocking Trump attacks on Venezuela • North Dakota Monitor
A vote to stop President Donald Trump’s deadly strikes on alleged drug-running boats off the coast of Venezuela failed Thursday in the U.S. Senate, nearly mirroring the outcome of a similar war…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
US Senate fails to pass war powers resolution blocking Trump attacks on Venezuela
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
There was some speculation senators could work through the weekend on negotiations to reopen the government.
US Senate talks continue on end to 37-day shutdown, but final deal elusive • North Dakota Monitor
Senate Democrats left their Thursday caucus lunch tight-lipped as an agreement to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history at 37 days, remained elusive.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
There was some speculation senators could work through the weekend on negotiations to reopen the government.
Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled • North Dakota Monitor
The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights during the government shutdown nearly matched the list of the nation’s busiest airports, according to a preliminary list seen by States Newsroom,…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce the largest monthly food assistance payments by about 35% in November, a smaller decrease than the department initially estimated, according to a court…
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November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
USDA revises SNAP benefit amounts during shutdown after admitting miscalculation
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain • North Dakota Monitor
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic…
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November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
For nearly three hours, the Supreme Court justices poked and prodded at the language of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.
Trump tariffs undergo intense scrutiny from US Supreme Court justices • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. Supreme Court during lengthy arguments Wednesday weighed whether President Donald Trump violated the Constitution when he became the first U.S. president to impose sweeping global tariffs…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For nearly three hours, the Supreme Court justices poked and prodded at the language of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act.
North Dakota is the fourth state to be granted coal waste permitting authority by the EPA.
EPA puts coal waste regulation into North Dakota’s hands • North Dakota Monitor
The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
North Dakota is the fourth state to be granted coal waste permitting authority by the EPA.