CNN 5 Things Shutdown Deal, Trump Pardons, BBC Scandal and more
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Nov 10, 2025 The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may soon come to an end. President Trump has granted pardons to several allies involved in the controversial election tampering efforts. The Philippines faces devastation from back-to-back typhoons, raising concerns about evacuations and ongoing search efforts. A scandal at the BBC has led to top leaders resigning after a misleading edit of a Trump speech. And watch out! An arctic blast is rolling in, bringing record snow and freezing temperatures across parts of the country.
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Short-Term Shutdown Resolution
- A bipartisan group of eight centrist Senate Democrats helped advance a funding deal to reopen the government through January 30th.
- The deal blocks mass firings and offers some rehiring but leaves ACA subsidy decisions for a later vote.
Scope Of Recent Pardons
- President Trump issued pardons for many allies tied to the 2020 election challenges, including Giuliani, Sidney Powell and Mark Meadows.
- The pardons apply only to federal charges and explicitly exclude Trump himself.
Back-to-Back Typhoon Devastation
- Typhoon Fang Wong forced 1.4 million people to evacuate and caused multiple deaths and power outages in the Philippines.
- The storm followed Typhoon Kaumagi, which killed almost 200 people the previous week, worsening the humanitarian crisis.