The Senate passes the government funding deal, marking the biggest step yet toward ending the six-week shutdown. Now the pressure is on the House to get federal workers paid and critical services back online.

Plus, thousands of flights have been canceled nationwide as the shortage of air traffic controllers worsens. Airlines warn Tuesday could be one of the toughest travel days yet.

And winter comes early. From Chicago’s first snow to freeze alerts stretching from Atlanta to the Gulf Coast, more than 90 million Americans are waking up to a bitter blast of cold.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.