[Tuesday, November 04] US News Headlines from r/politics
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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare November 4, 2025
Executive Summary
- The government shutdown ties the record for longest in U.S. history; the administration now threatens to close airspace due to staffing shortages.
- President Trump pressures Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, promising a “living hell” for dissenters who would block his legislative agenda.
- House Democrats accuse the DOJ of a “gigantic cover-up” after revealing an FBI probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators was terminated.
- Elections are underway, with the contentious NYC mayoral race drawing presidential intervention, while President Trump’s approval drops to a new low of 37% amid economic concerns.
1. The Government Shutdown: Escalation and Record Duration
1.1. Airspace Threat and Record-Tying Standoff
The federal government shutdown has entered its 34th day and is now set to tie the record for the longest in U.S. history after a recent Senate vote on a funding agreement failed [1, 2]. The stalemate has prompted a significant escalation from the executive branch, with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy threatening to close parts of U.S. airspace if the shutdown persists [3]. This threat is substantiated by Department of Transportation confirmations of emerging shortages of air traffic controllers [4]. A senior official, speaking to Reuters, warned that closures could begin as soon as next week, potentially leading to “mass chaos” for the nation’s aviation system and representing a direct threat to national commerce and public mobility [5].
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