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Congress returns, facing new deadline to avert another government shutdown

WASHINGTON -Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files... Read More.

Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown

The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. In a test vote that is the first in a series... Read More.

Stillwater Airport Responds to Reduced Flights During Government Shutdown

(STILLWATER, OK) – In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) have announced that, effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, all airlines operating in 40 high-volume markets must reduce scheduled flights by 10 percent. Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) Director Kellie Reed explains the impact... Read More.
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Schumer again blocks GOP bid to reopen government as air traffic controllers go unpaid

Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have continued to dig in against Senate Republicans in their bid to reopen the government.  (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Senate Democrats on Tuesday blocked Republicans’ 13th attempt to reopen the government after having nearly a week to mull their options — and with a series... Read More.
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Oklahoma SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1, federal government shutdown continues

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended starting Nov. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed OKDHS of the suspension, which affects over 684,600 Oklahomans who rely on these... Read More.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.