MORNING NEWS UPDATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2025
- The Senate advanced a funding bill to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, now in its 40th day, with the measure heading to the House for final approval.
- President Trump issued pardons to 77 allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, tied to 2020 election challenges, drawing widespread criticism.
- The ongoing shutdown disrupted thousands of flights and threatened holiday travel, with federal appeals courts ordering full SNAP benefits for 42 million low-income Americans.
- Spectators booed President Trump during his appearance at a Washington Commanders NFL game, amid heightened political tensions.
Government Shutdown Breakthrough: The Senate took the first procedural step toward ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with a bipartisan vote (including a handful of moderate Democrats) to advance a compromise funding bill.
Final passage is not yet guaranteed, and a key sticking point remains the extension of expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care tax credits. Flight Cancellations Worsen: The government shutdown is causing increasing strain on air travel.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has had to mandate flight reductions due to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, leading to thousands of cancellations and delays nationwide. Trump Pardons: President Trump issued pardons for a number of individuals allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others identified as "false electors."
SNAP Benefits Legal Battle: Following a Supreme Court decision, the Trump administration is demanding that states "undo" or reverse the full November SNAP (food assistance) payments that had been issued under previous lower court orders, leading to uncertainty for recipients.
- Senators reached a bipartisan deal to reopen the federal government after 40 days, averting deeper economic fallout, though without extensions for expiring health subsidies.
- The Senate voted to advance the shutdown-ending package late Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the standoff led by unified Democrats under Chuck Schumer.
- President Trump faced backlash after issuing pardons to key 2020 election figures like Giuliani, escalating debates over accountability.
- The BBC disclosed receiving a legal threat from Trump over an edited speech in a documentary, highlighting media tensions with the administration.
- Powerful waves turned deadly off Tenerife, Spain, prompting authorities to warn of dangerous sea conditions and close beaches amid high surf alerts.
- China suspended "special port fees" on U.S. vessels for one year, signaling a potential thaw in trade relations amid ongoing economic dialogues.
- Super Typhoon Fung-wong battered the Philippines, leaving nearly 1 million displaced and causing widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
- World leaders gathered in Brazil for COP30 climate talks, focusing on emission reductions and funding for vulnerable nations.
US-China Trade Relations Ease: The U.S. and China have begun rolling back some trade actions, with China suspending "special port fees" on U.S. vessels and the U.S. reducing some related duties.
This follows a recent meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations: U.S. officials are in Israel to press for a further extension of the truce as the first agreed-upon phase of the ceasefire is winding down.
BBC Leadership Crisis: The Director-General and the top news executive of the BBC resigned following accusations of "serious and systemic" bias in the broadcaster's coverage of issues including President Trump and the Gaza conflict.
Typhoon Devastation in the Philippines: The Philippines is still reeling from the devastation of the previous Typhoon Kalmaegi as another storm, Typhoon Fung-wong, makes landfall, resulting in casualties and the suspension of rescue operations.
- The U.S. Department of Education released seven priorities for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, emphasizing equity and innovation.
- Advocates raised alarms over risks to higher education data if the Department of Education is shuttered under proposed reforms.
- City Colleges of Chicago reported a fourth straight year of enrollment growth, driven by increases in credit programs amid economic uncertainty.
- A new multi-county initiative launched to address literacy gaps among detained high school students in California, aiming for better reentry outcomes.
- The ongoing government shutdown would affect federal education funding, research grants, and programs, though direct, immediate impacts on K-12 schooling vary.
- Global stock markets rose on optimism for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, with U.S. futures climbing and European/Asian shares following suit.
- Analysis highlighted the "three A's" propping up the Trump economy: AI investments, rising asset prices, and spending by affluent consumers.
- President Trump touted falling affordability costs, claiming a 25% drop in Thanksgiving dinner prices compared to the prior year, per Walmart data.
- Top CD rates remained strong above 4.00%, offering savers high yields amid uncertainty from the shutdown and inflation trends.
Global Stock Market Rally: World shares advanced, and Wall Street recovered much of last week's losses, driven by hopes that the U.S. government shutdown may soon end.
Tech Stock Rebound (AI Focus): Technology shares, especially those related to Artificial Intelligence like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., rebounded strongly after experiencing a sharp drop last week.
Interest Rate Uncertainty: The lack of key economic data (jobs, inflation) due to the government shutdown is making it difficult for traders and the Federal Reserve to gauge the economy's direction, but Wall Street is still largely betting on a December interest rate cut.
Tesla Executive Departure: A high-level executive involved with the Cybertruck is reportedly leaving the Musk-led automaker.
- MIT's Quantum Initiative reached an inflection point, advancing breakthroughs in quantum computing to fuel scientific and tech progress.
- Softer TSMC sales forecasts raised no major AI alarm bells, as demand for semiconductors remains robust despite short-term dips.
- The EU considered relaxing privacy regulations to accelerate AI growth, though legal hurdles could complicate implementation.
- Maryland emphasized the need for clean energy investments to support AI and quantum leadership, warning of power constraints under Trump policies.
- The government shutdown threatened key health programs, including SNAP food aid and Obamacare subsidies, with ripple effects on millions.
- Experts struggled to define "ultra-processed foods" amid public demand to avoid them, complicating dietary guidelines and labeling.
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics issued a position paper reinforcing medical nutrition therapy's role in managing chronic diseases.
- Studies showed oral immunotherapy helped many children overcome food allergies, offering hope for long-term desensitization treatments.
Baby Formula Recall: Preliminary tests have found the germ that causes infant botulism in a brand of baby formula, leading to a recall and an investigation into reported cases across several U.S. states.
MNT in Chronic Disease Care: A new position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reinforces the power of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in chronic disease care, noting that state Medicaid coverage for MNT varies widely.
Longevity Study: Research suggests that even a brief 15-minute walk may help boost longevity, with some studies indicating a longer single walk may be more beneficial than several shorter ones.
- Chicago Bears staged a late comeback, with QB Caleb Williams scrambling for the game-winning score to defeat the Detroit Lions 28-24.
- Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns in a dominant win over the San Francisco 49ers, bolstering his MVP case.
- Texas returned to the AP Top 10 college football poll after a strong win, highlighting SEC strength in the latest rankings.
- A Chinese runner set a new Antarctic ultramarathon record at the 2025 Ice Marathon, enduring extreme conditions for a historic finish.
MLB Pitching Bribery Scheme: Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted for their alleged part in a sports betting and money laundering conspiracy, accused of taking bribes to rig pitches.
Olympics Transgender Policy: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reportedly set to ban all transgender athletes and those with Differences of Sexual Development (DSD) from competing in female events, following a science-based review of physical advantages.
NFL Attendance: President Trump attended a regular-season NFL game, becoming the first sitting U.S. President to do so in nearly a half-century, and was reportedly met with boos from large sections of the crowd.
