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The Senate advances a bipartisan measure to end the 40-day government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history. Axios explains what changed and what comes next.

Food insecurity worsens as millions of Americans receive only half their SNAP benefits. The Washington Post breaks down the legal and political fallout.

Democrats score sweeping election victories across New York, New Jersey, and Virginia — while President Trump faces growing criticism over his handling of the shutdown.

Plus, former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84, Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement, Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar payday, and a historic Grammy nomination slate led by Kendrick Lamar.

Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.