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In Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to fully fund snap food benefits during the government shutdown. The ruling comes after the administration said it would only partially fund food aid after initially saying it wouldn't at all. Last week, two judges ordered the government to pay for the benefits using an emergency fund. This is day 37 of the record long government shutdown. Earlier this week, some Democrats suggested they were searching for a way out. But as NPR's Sam Greenglass reports, victories at the ballot box Tuesday have emboldened many of them to hold firm.
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Over breakfast at the White House, President Trump told Senate Republicans the shutdown hurt their party on Election Day. The results have given some Democrats, like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, confidence to hold out for an extension of expiring health care subsidies.
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The election results were not vague. They were a lightning bolt.
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Bipartisan talks among rank and file senators are continuing, but it's unclear if eight Democrats will back a funding measure without a firm plan to extend the subsidies. That can also pass the House and get the president's signature. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.
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The government shutdown is threatening to disrupt air travel nations with fewer staff on duty. The FAA is warning of delays and limited airspace starting tomorrow. NPR's Windsor Johnston has more on what travelers can do to avoid getting grounded.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is urging passengers to plan for longer security and boarding times. Some regional control centers could operate with reduced staff, meaning fewer flights allow through at once. Airlines are advising customers to check flight status early and sign up for text alerts. The Transportation Security Administration says arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and three for international is even more critical. During the shutdown, travel experts recommend booking early morning departures. The FAA says it's working to minimize disruptions, but until funding is restored, even clear skies could mean crowded airspace. Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.