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The federal government remains shut down, in what is now the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Reporters from the NPR Network are digging into the ways the government shutdown is playing out in their region.

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After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes.

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds.

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Across the country, demand for electricity is on the rise — and so is the price of electric power.

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Under court order to restart SNAP food aid, the Trump administration said it would provide 50% of benefits. But a policy group says the formula for calculating them will leave many with far less.

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FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.

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The plane crashed and burst into flames on Tuesday in Louisville, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 20 others. The disaster also shut down the largest UPS package distribution hub.

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The deployment comes following a surge of bear attacks in Japan's northern Akita prefecture.

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The judge ordered prosecutors to produce evidence by the end of the day on Thursday following concerns that the Justice Department was trying to "indict first" and investigate second.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency on Thursday after Typhoon Kalmaegi left at least 114 people dead and more than 100 missing in central provinces.

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The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic at many busy airports to maintain safety during the government shutdown, which has led to staffing shortages of air traffic controllers.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats.

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Democratic socialism doesn't have a one-size-fits-all definition. But its proponents emphasize a stronger role for the government over the economy to benefit the public.

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Famine declarations are relatively rare. But the leading international authority on hunger crises this week declared that regions of war-torn Sudan face catastrophic shortages of food.

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The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.

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At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.

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The red pigments in some fall leaves have proven to be a puzzle for researchers who debate why leaves bother to go red.

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Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

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