Government
A historic government shutdown is over. Here’s what to know
The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, such as federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.
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Delaware launches Office of New Americans to strengthen support for immigrants
Delaware’s newly created Office of New Americans will coordinate resources for immigrants and strengthen statewide support networks.
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Listen 1:23Las autoridades de Wilmington permitirán acampar en un parque de la ciudad, pero prohibirán dormir al aire libre en todas las demás zonas de la ciudad.
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These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it
Eight Democratic senators are facing criticism from their own party for their deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown.
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Senate nears deal to end shutdown
The U.S. Senate voted to pass a deal on Sunday night that signals the longest ever federal government shutdown is poised to end this week. Was the shutdown worth it?
Air Date: November 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
Among those also pardoned were Sidney Powell, an attorney who promoted baseless conspiracy theories about a stolen election.
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U.S. Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
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Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
The administration is demanding that states reverse the full benefits issued under recent court orders. The U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
A U.S. district judge had given the administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP food aid payments after a court order
The court wrangling prolonged weeks of uncertainty for the food program that serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
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The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect
Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to major U.S. cities like Philadelphia and Newark starting Friday morning.
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How Veterans Find Healing After War
On this Veterans Day episode, we explore healing after combat — from a psychedelic treatment in Mexico to making ceramic mugs.
Air Date: November 7, 2025
Listen 49:34Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The SNAP program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs more than $8 billion per month nationally.
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El enorme proyecto de ley fiscal aprobado por los republicanos este verano incluía exenciones fiscales para las empresas y recortes a Medicaid y al programa SNAP.
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Democrats sweep school board elections at Pine-Richland and across Pennsylvania
Democrats retook all seats on the Central Bucks School District’s board, which gained national attention for high-profile book bans and policies targeting LGBT students.
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