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Government shutdown live updates as Senate talks continue after Democrats' election victories

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the federal government would reduce airline traffic by 10% at 40 locations beginning on Friday if the shutdown continues.

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Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown. Follow live updates

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WATCH LIVE: Senate meets as government shutdown nears record for longest in history

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Trump pushes GOP senators to eliminate filibuster as shutdown becomes longest in history

President Donald Trump urged Republican senators to eliminate the filibuster to reopen the U.S. government as the current shutdown became the longest in history.

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Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide

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Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure on track to become longest ever

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When will government shutdown end? Latest updates, odds on next Senate vote today to reopen

At this time, the Polymarket betting odds are predicting the shutdown will last 43 days, set to end on November 13.

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The government shutdown is now the longest - and likely the most damaging in US history

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Live updates: Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race; NYC reports major turnout

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States sue over SNAP cutoff as shutdown enters Day 28: Live updates

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.

Minnesota election results: Michael Holstrom Jr. projected to win Senate District 29

Michael Holstrom Jr. is the projected winner of Senate District 29. The seat was previously held by Republican Sen. Bruce Anderson, who died in July 2025.

US Government Shutdown Ties Record, as Congressional Inaction Takes Toll

The U.S. government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th day, matching a record set during President Donald Trump's first term for the longest in history, as Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue to blame each other for the standoff.