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• Administration sends notices to federal employees about pay during shutdown — The Trump administration sent notices to federal employees indicating that furloughed staff would not be paid when the government shutdown ends, despite a 2019 law guaranteeing their pay.
• Federal government shutdown continues as Trump administration faces criticism — The U.S.

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• FAA Announces 10% Flight Capacity Reduction Due to Shutdown — On November 5th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity at airports starting Friday morning.
• FAA to Reduce Flights Amid Government Shutdown — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the FAA will reduce flights at 40 airports by 10% starting Friday if the government shutdown continues, affecting thousands of flights.
• FAA cuts flights due to government shutdown — The FAA announced it will cut 700 flights per day across 40 airports due to the ongoing government shutdown, impacting millions of passengers.

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• Cyclobutrifluram Pesticide Tolerances Established — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established pesticide tolerances for cyclobutrifluram residues in cotton, lettuce, and soybean.

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• US Senate votes to nullify Trump’s reciprocal tariffs — The US Senate voted 51 to 47 to nullify the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs, with four Republican senators joining Democrats in the vote.

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• Republicans file lawsuit challenging California’s redistricting measure — On November 5, 2025, Republicans in California filed a federal lawsuit against Proposition 50, a redistricting measure that allows the state legislature to redraw congressional maps to benefit Democrats.
• Republicans file lawsuit challenging Proposition 50 — Following the passage of Proposition 50, Republicans in California filed a lawsuit seeking to block the implementation of the new congressional maps.
• Republicans Sue Over California Congressional Maps — Republicans filed a lawsuit to block California's new congressional maps, arguing they favor Hispanic voters without justification, while Governor Newsom's office dismissed the lawsuit.

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• US Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Trump tariffs — The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the legality of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
• Supreme Court Hears Case on Trump's Tariffs — The Supreme Court is currently hearing a pivotal case regarding Trump's tariffs, with indications that even conservative justices are skeptical of the administration's arguments.
• Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariff Policy — On November 6, 2025, the U.S.

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• Judge orders Trump administration to provide full SNAP payments — Judge McConnell ordered the Trump administration to make full SNAP payments to states by November 6, rebuking the administration for failing to comply with a previous order.
• US judge orders Trump administration to fully fund Snap benefits in November — A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits for November, affecting 42 million low-income Americans.
• Judge Orders Full SNAP Payments by Friday — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to issue full SNAP payments by Friday, citing the risk of hunger for children and defiance of a previous court order.

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• Arizona sues House over Grijalva's swearing-in delay — On October 21, 2025, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit against the House of Representatives, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson's delay in swearing in Adelita Grijalva.
• Speaker Johnson delays swearing in Adelita Grijalva — House Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona on September 23, 2025.

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• Judge Orders Improved Conditions at ICE Facility — A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to improve conditions at a Chicago-area ICE detention facility, requiring basic amenities and access to communication for detainees.

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• Supreme Court stays mandate in Jose Duran v. United States — The Supreme Court, through Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, issued an order recalling and staying the mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in the case of Jose Duran, individually and

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• Trump Claims Election Day Voting is "Rigged" — On Election Day, President Trump suggested that the elections were "rigged," echoing claims he made in 2020.

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• DHS Responds to Op-ed on Sami Hamdi's Detention — DHS accused British journalist Sami Hamdi of supporting terrorism in response to an op-ed by his wife, raising concerns about freedom of speech and due process.

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• Steve Bannon Calls for Investigation into Mamdani — Steve Bannon encouraged federal agencies to investigate NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani's citizenship and suggested delaying California's Prop 50 implementation.

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• DHS Revokes Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese — The Department of Homeland Security announced the revocation of temporary protected status for thousands of South Sudanese, giving them 60 days to leave the US or face deportation.

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• EPA Issues Significant New Use Rules for Certain Chemicals — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act for certain chemical substances.

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• FDA Announces Advisory Committee Meeting on V-Wave Ventura Interatrial Shunt System — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a virtual meeting of the Circulatory System Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee to discuss the V-Wave Ventura Interatrial Shunt System.

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• Transportation Secretary Warns of Airspace Shutdown — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the department might shut down some airspace due to the government shutdown, citing a lack of air traffic controllers.

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• Congressman Jamie Raskin Accuses DOJ of Cover-Up in Epstein Inquiry — Congressman Jamie Raskin has accused the Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) of a "gigantic cover-up" for abruptly ending an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators.

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• Senate Republicans block Democratic proposal to fund SNAP — On November 3, 2025, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic-led resolution to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown.

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• US Senate rejects funding package for 14th time amid government shutdown — The US Senate has rejected a funding package for the 14th time, prolonging the federal government shutdown to its 35th day.
• Government Shutdown Becomes Longest in US History — The ongoing government shutdown reached its 36th day, becoming the longest in US history, surpassing the previous record set during Trump's first term.

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• Government shutdown impacts Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — The ongoing government shutdown threatens the $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families cover utility costs.

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• House speaker avoids questions on Trump's pardon — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced criticism for his lack of awareness regarding Trump's pardon of Changpeng Zhao during a news conference.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson avoids questions on Trump's pardon — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced questions from journalists regarding Trump's pardon of Changpeng Zhao, but he stated he was unaware of the interview and did not have information about the pardon.

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• Judge considers Democratic challenge to Trump troop deployment in Memphis — A state court in Nashville heard a legal challenge from Democratic officials against Donald Trump's deployment of the national guard to Memphis.

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• Two courts issue stays on deportation of Subramanyam Vedam — Two courts have intervened to halt the deportation of Subramanyam Vedam, a legal permanent resident of the United States who was wrongfully imprisoned for over 40 years.

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• Judge Criticizes DOJ in Comey Case — A federal judge criticized the Justice Department's handling of former FBI Director James Comey's case, describing it as "indict first and investigate second," and ordered evidence disclosure.
• Virginia Judge Orders Release of Grand Jury Materials in Trump Case — Magistrate Judge Fitzpatrick in Virginia ordered Trump’s prosecutors to release all grand jury materials related to the politically charged James Comey case, criticizing the prosecution for its approach of "indicting
• — A federal judge criticized the DOJ's handling of James Comey's case, describing it as "indict first and investigate second," and ordered evidence disclosure.