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Senate to hold test vote

Government shutdown live updates as Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday. Follow live updates here.
Live updates: Senate to vote Friday on new deal to end shutdown
The Senate on Friday will vote on the House-passed GOP continuing resolution, but with an attached three-bill spending package, in an effort to bring about an end to the government shutdown. The bill will also include a new end date,
Senate filibuster keeps Democrats in check. GOP could win now, but lose later. | Opinion
Getting rid of the Senate filibuster to end the government shutdown would be a bad move for Republicans. There's no return once that line is crossed.
Government shutdown updates: Judge says SNAP must be fully funded by Friday
Meanwhile, the shutdown impacts are mounting as SNAP funding ran dry over the weekend and flights are delayed around the country amid air traffic controller shortages. In a filing overnight, USDA informed a federal judge that it had initially miscalculated the SNAP benefits that would be paid out if all $4.
How to Help SNAP Recipients as the Government Shutdown Delays Benefits
Here’s how to help SNAP recipients as the government shutdown delays benefits, from donating and volunteering at food banks to calling representatives.
Governor Mills criticizes Republicans over SNAP funding stalemate amid government shutdown
Governor Mills says the shutdown leading to this is a problem Republicans alone can fix, and they could by ending the filibuster. She says it's a problem states can't afford. "The
Live updates: Mamdani delivers fiery victory speech; California OKs redistricting measure
California voters approved a ballot measure, Proposition 50, that would allow redrawing of congressional maps to add as many as five Democratic seats, countering Republican efforts in other states. On the other side of the nation,
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.

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