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Election Results: Senate Democrats Block GOP Bill to Reopen Government for 14th Time
23 minutes ago
In a 54–44 vote, Senate Democrats once again blocked the Republican stopgap funding bill, marking the 14th failed attempt to advance the measure aimed at reopening the government.
The GOP proposal sought to extend government funding through late November, but it fell short of the 60 votes required for passage.
Three members of the Democratic caucus broke ranks to vote with most Republicans — Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), John Fetterman (Pennsylvania), and Angus King (Maine independent).
Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Rand Paul opposed advancing the bill, citing fiscal concerns.
Latino Voters in New Jersey Highlight Growing Challenge for Democrats
43 minutes ago
At a polling station in Passaic, New Jersey, Latino voters reflected the shifting political divide in the state’s gubernatorial race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
William Guzman, a longtime Democrat, said he voted for Sherrill because “Democrats help poor people a lot,” emphasizing his belief in the party’s social support policies.
However, Cesar Taveras, another local voter, shared a different sentiment — switching his allegiance from Democrat to Republican, saying, “Now the Republican Party is trying to do good for this country,” adding that he believes Ciattarelli’s plans will benefit smaller communities.
Passaic County, which saw the biggest shift from Biden to Trump between 2020 and 2024, has the largest Latino population in New Jersey — a key demographic both parties are vying for.
Maria Casas, another resident who recently returned from Peru, said she made sure to vote for Sherrill, stressing, “It is very important. We have to protect democracy and our right to vote and speak freely.”
Analysts note that Democrats’ ability to maintain support among Latino voters in areas like Passaic could be decisive in determining the race’s outcome.
Trump Threatens to Withhold SNAP Benefits Despite Court Order
58 minutes ago
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to suspend food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until the ongoing government shutdown ends — directly contradicting his administration’s earlier pledge to comply with a court ruling.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Benefits will be given only when those Radical Left Democrats open up the government, which they can easily do, and not before!”
This statement follows a recent court order requiring the administration to continue SNAP funding by using a $5 billion contingency fund. The government had told the court it would follow the ruling and distribute partial benefits through November.
Officials previously debated whether to reallocate funds from other federal accounts to cover the full $9 billion needed for SNAP, but ultimately chose to limit payments, citing legal and budgetary concerns.
The move has sparked renewed criticism from hunger advocates and opposition leaders, who warn that millions of low-income families could face food insecurity if benefits are delayed.
Senate Begins Vote on GOP Proposal to Fund Government
1 hour 24 minutes ago
The Senate is currently voting on a Republican-backed short-term funding bill aimed at keeping the federal government open through November 21.
The proposal, already passed by the House, seeks to temporarily avert a deeper shutdown but does not include the health care provisions sought by Democrats.
To advance, the measure requires 60 votes, meaning bipartisan support is essential for passage.
The outcome of this vote will determine whether a temporary funding extension is possible or if the government shutdown will continue into late November.
FAA Reports Air Traffic Delays Amid Staffing Shortages During Shutdown
1 hour 40 minutes ago
The FAA reported staffing shortages causing nearly one-hour delays for flights arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A ground delay program was implemented, requiring planes to wait an average of 55 minutes before takeoff, due to control tower understaffing, according to the 10 a.m. ET operations update.
Similar staffing issues affected the facility managing flights approaching or departing Newark Liberty International Airport until 11 a.m. ET. Since the shutdown began, the FAA has recorded 412 staffing-related incidents, more than four times the number compared to the same period last year. Controllers, considered essential staff, are working without pay.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is also experiencing delays; at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one checkpoint was closed, with travelers warned of screening times up to 75 minutes.
The shutdown marks its 35th day, tying the record for the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, affecting thousands of employees, including air traffic controllers and TSA agents.
Zohran Mamdani Says Trump Will Not Intimidate Him
2 hours 1 minute ago
Early on Election Day, Zohran Mamdani arrived at a Queens, NY, polling station with his wife to cast his vote and later addressed reporters about President Trump’s threats to cut funding to the city.
Reflecting on the long campaign, Mamdani said, “We still got until 9 p.m., brother.” On whether a potential victory margin would constitute a mandate, he added, “I believe that victory is a mandate in and of itself.”
Responding to critics who view him, at 34, as too inexperienced to lead New York City, Mamdani emphasized his focus on the five boroughs and earning the trust of all voters, including those who supported other candidates or did not vote.
Regarding Trump’s threats to withhold funding if former Governor Andrew Cuomo does not win, Mamdani stated, “I will treat his threats as they deserve to be treated, which are the words of a president and not necessarily the law of the land… I will not be intimidated by this president.”
Andrew Cuomo Casts Vote in NYC Mayoral Race
2 hours ago
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent in the New York City mayoral election, cast his ballot in Manhattan shortly after 10 a.m. ET.
“I’m feeling very good. I feel the momentum is on our side,” Cuomo told reporters after voting. He noted the record turnout and a warm reception at the polling place, saying, “First time I ever walked into a polling place and the polling place cheered for me. That’s a good sign.”
Addressing President Trump’s involvement, Cuomo said, “The president does not support me. The president opposes Zohran Mamdani. He believes Mamdani is a communist… an existential threat.” Cuomo characterized Mamdani as a socialist advocating policies such as government control over production, abolishing jails, and decriminalizing prostitution, calling these ideas “frightening.”
Cuomo emphasized his platform as the opposite of Mamdani’s vision. With this vote, all three main candidates—Mamdani, Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa—have now cast their ballots, completing the lineup for Election Day 2025 in NYC.
While Election Day is underway, the ongoing government shutdown continues to affect federal operations, particularly air travel.
Trump Calls Jewish Voters Supporting Mamdani “Stupid”
2 hours 28 minutes ago
President Donald Trump criticized Jewish New Yorkers who support Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, calling them “stupid” in a Truth Social post. He wrote: “Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!”
Trump made the remarks a day after encouraging voters to back former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent. Trump, a Queens native, has repeatedly criticized Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, falsely labeling him a communist.
Some Jewish voters have raised concerns about Mamdani’s past pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel activism, though Mamdani has recently sought to reassure the community on these issues.
Earlier in his post, Trump also addressed voters focused on affordability, highlighting energy costs: “VOTE REPUBLICAN! Energy costs, as an example, are plummeting – Getting close to 2 Dollar a gallon gasoline.”
According to AAA, gas prices in New York are around $3.10 per gallon, slightly above the national average of $3.05.