The new week brings developments in the nation’s ongoing government shutdown, court rulings on food aid, a tragic crash at a local event, and more. Here are your “6 Things to Know” for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025:

1. Government shutdown reaches day 34

The federal shutdown is now one day away from tying the all-time U.S. record. In a wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the impasse and said he would not negotiate while the government is closed.

“The Republicans have to get tougher. If we end the filibuster, we can do exactly what we want.” — President Trump, 60 Minutes

He also accused Democrats of “extortion,” rejected healthcare demands tied to ACA subsidies, and defended immigration raids.

“I’m not going to do it by being extorted by the Democra

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