Overview
- At least 10 Senate Democrats signaled readiness to join Republicans on a funding package, with GOP leader John Thune saying a deal is near and a vote possible as soon as Monday or Tuesday, according to Axios, AP and The Hill.
- Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine publicly backed the Republican package after securing a commitment for a vote on extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
- The Supreme Court temporarily stayed a lower‑court order for full November SNAP benefits, and the USDA directed states to undo steps toward full payments and warned of penalties for noncompliance.
- U.S. air travel saw more than 10,000 flights delayed or canceled over November 9–10, FlightAware data show, reflecting controller shortages during the prolonged funding lapse.
- President Trump nominated lawyer John Cole as special envoy to Belarus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined possible forms for the proposed $2,000 tariff‑funded payments, and BBC leaders Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned over an edited January 6 program.