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8 Senators Break Ranks With Democrats and Advance G.O.P. Plan to End Shutdown
The compromise still needs to win approval in the Senate, pass the G.O.P.-controlled House and be signed by President Trump to bring the shutdown to an end.
Here are the eight senators — none of whom face re-election in 2026, and two of whom are retiring at the end of their terms — who broke ranks:
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds.
SNAP update: Trump admin will pay 50% of food stamp benefits in November amid shutdown
McConnell, in a written order on Sunday, gave the U.S. Department of Agriculture two options.
One option was to make the full payment of SNAP benefits for November by the end of the day Monday by using Section 32 Child Nutrition Program fundings and other unspecified funds.
The other option was to “make a partial payment of the total amount of the contingency fund and … expeditiously resolve the administrative and clerical burdens it described in its papers, but under no circumstances shall the partial payments be made later than Wednesday.”
Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown
Democrats are suing the Trump administration in part over its refusal to use the SNAP emergency fund, which they contend has about $5 billion, to fund the program. But a recent memo by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) argued there was no legal standing to use the fund and that federal SNAP funds would run dry by Nov. 1 if Democrats did not vote to end the shutdown.
A pair of federal judges ruled on Friday that the administration would have to pay out the food stamp benefits for November, either in full or partially.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed the memo during a Friday press conference,
Judge orders Trump administration to fund food aid for millions of Americans
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr.’s oral order Friday came just before the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, is set to run out of money this weekend. Trump administration officials have not yet indicated whether they will appeal the ruling.
Government shutdown live updates as up to 750,000 federal workers face furlough
– The federal government began to shut down overnight after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement to extend government funding ahead of the Oct. 1, 2025, deadline.
– As many as 750,000 government workers could be furloughed, according to the Congressional Budget Office, and they will not be paid until Congress appropriates funding and the shutdown ends. Workers deemed to be essential will stay on the job, although they will likewise not be paid until Congress reaches a funding deal.
– Republicans and Democrats are blaming each other for the impasse.
USA kappen Geheimdienstinformationen für Ukraine
Die Informationen der US-Geheimdienste sind für die Ukraine von entscheidender Bedeutung. Die bisherige Zusammenarbeit ermöglichte es der Ukraine, russische Militärziele zu identifizieren. Ohne diese Informationen könnte die Ukraine Schwierigkeiten haben, russische Militärbewegungen effektiv zu überwachen und entsprechend darauf zu reagieren.
The U.S. Is Trying To Blind Ukraine—By Kicking It Out Of Orbit. It Won’t Work.
Ukraine relied heavily on America’s own large fleet of spacecraft—hundreds of satellites for communication and surveillance—plus commercial space services paid for by the U.S. or other allies.
The satellites helped Ukrainian troops, drones and munitions navigate and communicate, spotted—via radar and camera—Russian forces on the move and traced Russian command networks by detecting their radios.
Shutdown in USA mit Übergangshaushalt abgewendet
Der Kongress wandte gestern damit einen Government-Shutdown ab, einen weitgehenden Verwaltungsstillstand, der sonst morgen mit Beginn des neuen Haushaltsjahrs eingetreten wäre. Zuvor hatte bereits der Senat das Vorhaben gebilligt.
Bei einem Shutdown wären Hunderttausende Bundesbedienstete in den unbezahlten Zwangsurlaub geschickt worden.
House aligns with Senate and votes to avoid government shutdown with short-term funding bill
It‘s one of several political issues being followed closely by the markets, which have fallen Thursday amid uncertainty about the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill and President Biden‘s $3.5 trillion spending package.
Congo Republic voters cast ballots in presidential poll amid Internet blackout
The Congo Republic pressed ahead with a presidential election on Sunday with the Internet and social media sites down since midnight, the main opposition candidate gravely ill and all signs showing the incumbent, Denis Sassou Nguesso, likely to win yet another poll following a boycott by the main opposition.
Protesters occupy Paris theatres to protest against Covid-19 shutdowns
University students spent Monday night protesting at Pau theatre in southern France. Similar actions were seen on Tuesday at two other theatres, the Colline in eastern Paris and the National Theatre of Strasbourg.
Morocco shuts down major cities after spike in coronavirus cases
The cities to be locked down include the economic powerhouse of Casablanca as well as Tangier, Marrakech, Fez and Meknes.
Crowds are pouring into Frankfort demanding @GovAndyBeshear reopen Kentucky. Many here are local business owners and say they want to get back to work and are demanding some decisions to be made. @WKYT
Interview zu Internetblockaden: Jordanien blockt nicht, es drosselt
Weltweit schalten Regierungen immer öfter den Internetzugang ab, um Proteste zu unterbinden, unerwünschte Inhalte zu blockieren oder kritischen Journalismus zu zensieren. Wir sprachen mit Berhan Taye von Access Now über diese ausufernden Maßnahmen.
UNSMIL head expresses hope that oil port crisis will end in days
In a statement to Reuters on Saturday, Salame said that if the matter is not resolved today, it will be discussed on Sunday in the Berlin summit.
Libyan National Oil Corporation declares ‘state of emergency’ after Haftar’s forces close eastern oil ports
Libya’s national oil company has declared a “state of emergency” after exports of its oil from the ports in the eastern part of the country were blocked by forces loyal to the Libyan National Army‘s General Khalifa Haftar.
The Petroleum Facilities Guard – a militia that controls major export terminals in eastern Libya – has ordered local subsidiaries of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), who run them, to cease all operations, the firm said in a statement.
Trump LOSES Shutdown War And Roger Stone Is Raided And Arrested
The government shutdown has ended… for now. Trump advisor Roger Stone‘s home was raided and he was promptly arrested by furloughed FBI agents.
Shutdown vorerst beendet: Trump gibt nach
Es ist eine Lösung auf Zeit. Drei Wochen bleiben Republikanern und Demokraten, um sich zu einigen – eine Entscheidung im Streit über die Mauer an der Grenze zu Mexiko ist nur aufgeschoben. Die Regierung erstmal zu öffnen und dann weiterzuverhandeln, das hatten die Demokraten seit Tagen gefordert.
Collapse of Two Plans to End Shutdown Propels Urgent Negotiations
But the results undercut the president by revealing that his proposal drew less support in the Republican-controlled Senate than did the Democrats’ plan, which attracted a half-dozen Republicans willing to break with Mr. Trump. And with the shutdown reaching a grim milestone on Friday as 800,000 federal workers miss a second consecutive paycheck, pressure is mounting in both parties to find a solution.
Abstimmung im US-Senat: Keiner bewegt sich im Shutdown-Streit
Während die Demokraten das Abgeordnetenhaus kontrollieren, verfügen Trumps Republikaner über die Mehrheit im Senat. Allerdings haben sie dort nur 53 der 100 Sitze inne. Daher war schon vorab erwartet worden, dass bei der Abstimmung über die konkurrierenden Vorschläge keiner davon die nötigen 60 Stimmen erzielt. Bemerkenswert war allerdings, dass der Vorschlag der Demokraten mehr Ja-Stimmen bekam als der Trumps: 52 votierten für ihren Vorschlag, nur 50 für den Trumps.
Tim Kaine: „Democrats are not for the shutdown. Who said he would shut down the government? The president. Who said he would be proud of it? The president … Democrats are tying to get a vote to reopen government. Who‘s blocking it? The Republican Senate Majority Leader.“ @MSNBC
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set to introduce bill that would end shutdown
It remains to be seen if the bill will advance in the Senate, given that most Democrats are united in demanding that President Donald Trump must reopen the government before they will begin talks about funding border security.
Trump Offers Temporary Protections for ‘Dreamers’ in Exchange for Wall Funding
But the proposal, which Mr. Trump unveiled in a 13-minute address from the White House, appeared dead on arrival in the Capitol. Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected it even before Mr. Trump spoke, and Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, denounced the offer as “not a compromise but more hostage taking.”
With the shutdown entering its fifth week and polls showing a majority of the public blaming Mr. Trump, the president’s advisers have been searching for an exit strategy.
Pelosi on moving the date of State of the Union: The date is not a sacred date. It’s not in the a Constitution. It’s not his birthday..it could be date later
(17.1.2019)
„After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved to postpone President Trump’s State of the Union address, citing security concerns due to the #GovernmentShutdown, Trump responded by grounding her military transport to Europe and Afghanistan.“
This partial government shutdown is not saving money – it’s costing us billions and hurting innocent American families in the process.
Government Shutdown Across America
In many parts of the United States, the shutdown has underscored how deeply the federal government is connected to everyday life.
To be clear, @senatemajldr Mitch McConnell has all the power he needs under the U.S. Constitution to let the Senate vote to end the government shutdown. The House bills would undoubtedly pass. He‘s simply refusing to do so without Donald Trump‘s permission. That‘s extraordinary.
As shutdown drags on, McConnell heads home to Kentucky, leaving Democrats angry
McConnell, who has been brutalized by Democrats for blocking votes to reopen the government, skipped his customary remarks as the Senate gaveled in, when he might have defended his decision not to allow votes until a broad deal is reached between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats over border wall funding.
Mitch McConnell has the power to shut down the shutdown: So why isn‘t he?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, if he wanted to, could probably end this shutdown easily. Instead, he‘s actively backing Trump‘s tantrum. On Thursday, McConnell refused even to bring a bill to the Senate floor that could reopen the government, holding to the line that he doesn‘t want to pass something Trump will veto.
Trump invokes ‘Israel’s wall’ in tense exchange over border security
“I am proud to shut down the government over border security,” Trump said in the White House Oval Office meeting with Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, the speaker-designate, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, the minority leader of the Senate.
“If you really want to find out how effective a wall is, just ask Israel,” Trump said in an extraordinary exchange in front of the press. “[It’s] 99.9 percent effective and our wall will be every bit as good as that, if not better.”