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Politics Democrats' big wins send mixed signals to Senate on how to end the shutdown Democrats won big in key elections this week. But rather than provide clarity, those victories have sent competing signals to lawmakers in the Senate about how to end the ongoing government shutdown. Sam Gringlas
Politics Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about a bipartisan proposal to end the shutdown NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd of Colorado about his work on a bipartisan "statement of principles" to extend subsidies for Obamacare and end the government shutdown. Leila Fadel
Health Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. Will Stone
Politics Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster 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. Stephen Fowler
Politics The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service. Yuki Noguchi
National ICE is sending a chill through the construction industry The construction industry, where more than a quarter of workers are foreign-born, has long struggled to find enough workers. Now, industry officials say Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse. Scott Neuman
Politics Trump plan for smaller SNAP benefits this month may leave millions with none at all 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. Jennifer Ludden
Politics The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes 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. Sophia Schmidt
Politics The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. Ximena Bustillo
