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Congress has moved another step closer toward ending the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
A resolution to reopen the government cleared the Senate last night with the minimum 60 votes needed for passage.
Seven Democrats and one Independent joined nearly all Republican Senators to pass the measure.
Here's Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
The resolution funds much of the government through the end of January and some federal agencies through the end of next September.
It also ends the furloughs of federal workers and fully funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the next 10-plus months.
The resolution must still clear the House.
A federal judge is accusing the Trump administration of playing vindictive games when it comes to SNAP food benefits.
NPR's Jennifer Ludden says a court hearing yesterday examined whether states must essentially take back payments they made to SNAP recipients over the weekend amid an ongoing legal battle.
This administration is still going to the Supreme Court to fight for the right to starve Americans.
President Trump says he wants to give Syria's new president a chance to succeed and describes him as a tough guy with a rough past.
recently lifted sanctions, allowing the Syrian leader to visit the White House yesterday.
NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more.
Wall Street futures are lower this morning.