BREAKING: Walmart’s CEO, Doug McMillon, is stepping down on Jan. 31, the company said, and John Furner is replacing him. The New York Times

Regardless of the time of year, the weather outside... let each of us be fine, at any time of the day. Coffee is always a great idea! ☕️☕️☀️Have a wonderful day today! Happy Friday!✨

The British press doesn’t mince words. 🇬🇧

Analysis by Karen Tumulty: The so-called Epstein files have driven a deep wedge into President Donald Trump’s base — to the point where some in MAGA have been willing to make common cause with Democrats. The Washington Post

Close to 1,000 flights have been canceled on Thursday even as the government reopened. The end of the shutdown has raised hopes that the system will have time to reset itself before Thanksgiving when 31 million people are expected to fly. The Washington Post

The federal government shutdown has ended, and federal employees are returning to work while museums are reopening. Aviation experts warned that it will take time before flights return to normal. The Washington Post

There is potential renewed momentum on a deal between YouTube TV and Disney that could restore ESPN to the platform’s subscribers. All of Disney’s channels have been dark to 10 million YouTube TV subscribers since Oct. 30. The New York Times

SCOOP: Zohran Mamdani has spoken privately with several Democratic governors about how to take on Trump and tackle other priorities. The meetings with 3 potential 2028 hopefuls are a sign that Mamdani is seeking advice from Dems across the spectrum Axios

President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown — the longest in nation's history — hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Associated Press

Trump’s White House communications director raged at a Democratic congresswoman for daring to question the Trump administration’s narrative on the release of more than 20,000 documents from the Epstein estate. The Daily Beast

Softbank on Tuesday disclosed it had sold its entire $5.8 billion stake in Nvidia to fund its investments in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. Forbes

While other presidents have largely kept their activities focused on helping end past government shutdowns, President Trump has visited six countries, undertaken a massive construction project and attended a “Great Gatsby”-themed party at Mar-a-Lago. The Washington Post

The White House says that key inflation and jobs data for October will “likely never” be released due to the government shutdown. The last time a shutdown delayed a jobs report was in October 2013, when the report was delayed by a few weeks. The Washington Post

Politics is a reflection of human nature. Politics is not just the art of making agreements, but also the art of breaking them.

HOLY CRAP!!! New Epstein Emails Just released "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump," Epstein wrote to Maxwell in April 2011. "[Victim] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned." "I have been thinking about that ... " Maxwell replied.

For weeks, Democrats said they wouldn't vote to end the government shutdown until Republicans agreed to health care subsidies. Then, some of those same Democrats voted to reopen the government without a deal on health subsidies. The Washington Post

Tuesday night a severe geomagnetic storm pushed the aurora borealis far south, lighting skies as far as Florida, Texas, and California. Even under city lights and near the Mexican border, the northern lights delivered a rare, colorful show. The Washington Post

BREAKING: House Democrats release Epstein emails alleging President Trump knew of activities, including one claiming the president had “spent hours” at Epstein’s house with one of his sex trafficking victims. The Washington Post

Until we have replicators, we will need wealth redistribution.

Is this bad? I mean, offhand, I'd say it kind of seems bad. {gift link} www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...

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We carry our dearest people with us constantly in our minds…In our hearts!!! Morning… cup of aromatic coffee ☕️Happy Wednesday!✨

President Trump has made an example of Ivy League universities, attacking, cajoling and fining them in brisk succession. There’s a notable exception: Yale University. WSJ

Exclusive: Too Good To Go, Whole Foods Market expand "Surprise Bags" Axios

At least 878 flights were canceled in the U.S. early on Wednesday, with the departures from the busy hubs of Chicago, Denver and Atlanta leading the list of the most cancellations, according to a flight-data tracker. ABC News

The House will be in session on Wednesday for the first time in 54 days, with all eyes on a vote to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. ABC News

BREAKING: Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, said he would run for a congressional seat in New York City. The New York Times

About 16.4 million Americans served in the Armed Forces in World War II. In 2025, there are approximately 45,000 who are still alive, according to the National WWII Museum. The Washington Post

Trump wants 50 year mortgages... Life expectancy is 79 years. That means anybody you leave your house to would inherit a mortgage... It's simple math. The usual home buyer is 40 years old...

Since the beginning of 2025, Democrats have pulled back from talking about climate change, according to data analyzed by The Post. At the same time, nations and companies have been whittling down their goals — or going silent on the issue entirely. The Washington Post

Trump defends H-1B visas: "You don't have certain talents" in the U.S. Axios

Young people want to learn and that's great… The number of foreign students in the U.S. decreased by less than 1 percent this fall, according to new federal data, despite predictions that their enrollment would plummet this year due to a crackdown by the Trump administration. The Washington Post

It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service. Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA. Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services. Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.

The steep tariffs imposed by President Trump have magnified the economic strain of an already volatile coffee market, leaving shop owners with the question: Can they absorb some of those increased costs without putting themselves out of business? The Washington Post

BREAKING: The Supreme Court extended a pause on a lower-court order directing the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits to millions of Americans, preventing federal officials from having to provide the aid for now. The Washington Post

Many individual health insurance shoppers may be facing the biggest premium hikes they've seen in years as they start looking for next year's coverage. That could change if Congress works out a deal to extend some expiring tax credits, but you shouldn't wait to pick a plan. The Associated Press

The fury at eight Democratic-aligned senators who voted with Republicans to end the longest-ever government shutdown highlights the dramatic shift in the Democratic Party less than a year into President Trump’s second term. The Washington Post

The votes by a handful of Democratic senators to end a government shutdown without key concessions from Republicans has left the party divided, struggling to explain to a furious base why they folded without securing the health care subsidies they called essential. The Washington Post

BREAKING: Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, Justice Department official says. The Associated Press

Remember when some of us said the Democratic leadership would take all the wrong lessons from the blue tsunami and squander all the goodwill? Here you go.

The most dangerous people you can be spending time around at this point, are those who say, "I'll never quit fighting," but then, the moment something "bad" happens...instantly step into, "OMG. We're f*cked. It's all over." These people are like poison to your mind and emotions. Stay away.

BREAKING: Eight Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to move forward with a package that would reopen the federal government Axios

BREAKING: Senate takes first step to end government shutdown after some moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight. The Associated Press

The Senate appeared to be moving toward securing enough support for a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in history. The proposal excludes added ACA subsidy funding and still needs House approval and President Trump’s support. The Washington Post

The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to extend government funding, in a major sign the shutdown is poised to end CNN

In a reversal, the USDA now tells states that issued full SNAP benefits they should "immediately undo" distributions or potentially face future cuts. NBC News

Thou Shalt Never Again Complain About Egg Prices If You Voted For The Guy Who Canceled Food.