NPR News: 11-07-2025 3PM EST
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh.
What is the current status of the government shutdown?
On day 38 of the government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told Republicans Democrats would back a GOP measure to reopen the government if they agree to a one-year extension of health insurance tax credits.
Democrats would like to see an end to this shutdown, and we want to respect Leader Thune's desire not to negotiate on ACA until after the government reopens. Therefore, we'd like to offer a simple proposal that would reopen the government and extend the ACA premium tax credits simultaneously.
Schumer, on the Senate floor today, the chamber has held 14 failed votes on reopening the government. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said the GOP-led Senate would vote on a Republican bill to pay federal workers during the shutdown.
What are the implications of President Trump's stance on the filibuster?
So far... They have been unable to overcome Democratic opposition. President Trump's pressing Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster.
I am totally in favor of terminating the filibuster. And we would be back to work within 10 minutes after that vote took place.
How is the federal government shutdown affecting airline operations?
And lots of other good things would happen. And it doesn't make any sense that a Republican would not want to do that.
The president at the White House where he was hosting Hungarian leader Viktor Orban. President Trump says his administration is considering sparing the government of his close ally, Orban, from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil.
We're looking at it because it's very difficult for him to get the oil and gas from other areas. As you know, they don't have the advantage of having sea.
What community initiatives are being implemented for federal workers during the shutdown?
It's a great country. It's a big country, but they don't have sea. They don't have the ports.
But the U.S. targeted Russian oil to pressure President Vladimir Putin of Russia to end its war with Ukraine. Airlines are offering fewer flights beginning today because of the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. NPR's Joel Rose says the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a reduced flight capacity to ensure safety amid staffing shortages at airports.
United, Delta, and American have begun canceling hundreds of flights. The FAA officially released a list of 40 major airports that will be affected by the reductions, including airline hubs in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and elsewhere. David Kinzelman, a senior vice president at United, told NPR's All Things Considered that the airline will adjust. We have service disruptions frequently in the airline business, so we've got a good playbook.
How is Cornell University addressing federal research funding issues?
The FAA has already been delaying flights at some airports because of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Those controllers are required to work without pay during the shutdown, but some have taken on second jobs and many are calling out sick. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.
At last check on Wall Street, the Dow was up 27 points at 46,939. The S&P was down slightly.
What agreements have been reached between universities and the Trump administration?
The Nasdaq was off 95 points. From Washington, this is NPR News. In response to widespread disruptions to America's federal workers, some community organizations are stepping up. From member station WAMU, Jackson Sinnenberg reports on how one school district in the Washington, D.C. area is helping.
Arlington is the first Virginia suburb you hit west out of D.C. and home to the Pentagon. It's a hotbed for federal employees. That's why the superintendent of Arlington Public Schools asked the district to come up with ideas to help families. One solution? Serve dinner at three schools while the shutdown lasts. Arlington Public Schools' Frank Bellavia.
When you think about communities, you think about the schools that are there, and these really are the backbones of the community. So us being here and doing this meet is nothing different.
The school system plans to serve 250 meals at each school every weeknight for 30 days, or until the shutdown ends. For NPR News, I'm Jackson Sinnenberg in Washington, D.C.
Cornell University has reached an agreement with the administration to restore federal research funding while accepting the administration's interpretation of civil rights laws.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:05
2
What is the current status of the government shutdown?
0:05–0:52
3
What are the implications of President Trump's stance on the filibuster?
0:52–1:10
4
How is the federal government shutdown affecting airline operations?
1:10–1:38
5
What community initiatives are being implemented for federal workers during the shutdown?
1:38–2:29
6
How is Cornell University addressing federal research funding issues?
2:29–2:53
7
What agreements have been reached between universities and the Trump administration?
2:53–4:39