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Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote 11/11/2025 02:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session ��� and facing an avalanche of pent-up legislative demands from those who have largely been sidelined from governing. Hundreds of representatives Feels like winter: Cheap and easy ways to save on home energy costs this year 11/11/2025 01:56pm • It sure feels like winter, which means winter energy bills can't be far behind ��� there are some simple, inexpensive ways to save on energy costs this winter. "Often when homeowners think about energy efficiency improvements in their homes, you know, they're thinking about expensive projects, l Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region 11/11/2025 11:21am • We want to know your thoughts on the government shutdown. How are you and your family affected? Share your story ��� Send us a message or a voice note through the WTOP News app on Apple or Android. Click the ���Feedback��� button in the app���s navigation bar. Some companies and local governments China's car sales slow in October as some trade-in subsidies, tax breaks are phased out 11/11/2025 04:31am • BANGKOK (AP) ��� China's passenger car sales slowed in October, even for electric vehicle makers BYD and Tesla, as automakers cut prices to compete in an overcrowded market, an industry association said Tuesday. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said that sales grew 4.4% year-on-yea Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House 11/11/2025 12:03am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite searing criticism from within their party. The 41-day shutdown could last a few more New Mexico Legislature approves bill to backfill food assistance if federal SNAP aid falters 11/10/2025 11:17pm • SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) ��� New Mexico enacted legislation Monday to provide state funding for food assistance each week past the end of the year if federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program food aid falters. Lt. Gov. Howie Morales signed the bill as acting governor to ensure delivery of food Shutdown proposal pits Democrats' moderates and progressives against centrist Senate dealmakers 11/10/2025 10:11pm • The deal cut by some Senate Democrats to reopen government has refueled the party���s tussle over strategy and identity just days after sweeping election victories had raised hopes that the left���s disparate factions were pulling in the same direction heading into the 2026 midterms. Democrats��� la The Latest: Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House next for final vote 11/10/2025 09:46pm • The longest government shutdown in U.S. history moved closer to an end Monday after a small group of mostly Senate Democrats struck a deal with Republicans, and a 60-40 vote broke a grueling stalemate that has lasted more than six weeks. The shutdown could continue a few more days as members of the UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback 11/10/2025 07:48pm • BELEM, Brazil (AP) ��� The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he's continuing to ���advocate and campaign��� for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, despite the United States and Saudi Arabia blocking new rules last month. IMO Secretary-G Rallies for Nvidia and Big Tech help Wall Street nearly erase last week's loss 11/10/2025 05:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� Big Tech and other superstars of the U.S. stock market got back to rallying on Monday, and Wall Street recovered most of its loss from last week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.5% and clawed back nearly all its drop from last week, which was its first weekly loss in four. The Dow Jones These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it 11/10/2025 04:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The senators ��� eight in total ��� faced almost instant blowback from Democrats as they broke ranks and voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government. Their decision Sunday night was labeled a ���betrayal" and ���pathetic��� China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs 11/10/2025 04:06pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� China said Monday it is making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, a key issue for President Donald Trump during recent talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they aimed to take steps to ease a trade war. Beijing announced new export An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them 11/10/2025 03:19pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� A legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions of Americans. The deal agreed to by Se Upcoming Kahlo auction could fetch up to $60 million. Mexican art historians explain why 11/10/2025 03:16pm • MEXICO CITY (AP) ��� Frida Kahlo���s ���El sue��o (La cama)��� ��� in English, ���The Dream (The Bed)��� ��� is causing a stir among art historians as its estimated $40 million to $60 million price tag would make it the most expensive work by any female or Latin American artist when it goes to aucti What's in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown 11/10/2025 09:46am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track Monday after a handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse in what has become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services, the longest in history. What's in and out o