CNN 5 Things Democrats Fractured, Same-Sex Marriage Decision, MLB Stars Indicted and more
Nov 10, 2025
Tensions rise as senior Democrats react to Senators who broke ranks for a shutdown deal, straining party unity. Confusion looms over SNAP benefits due to legal battles and court decisions. The Supreme Court declines to revisit its same-sex marriage ruling, ensuring Obergefell remains intact. Meanwhile, Syria’s President is set to meet with the U.S. to discuss strategies against ISIS. Finally, two Cleveland Guardians pitchers face indictment linked to betting and money-laundering allegations.
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Short-Term Shutdown Deal Sparks Democratic Rift
- A bipartisan group of eight Democratic senators struck a short-term shutdown funding deal with Republicans through Jan 30, 2025.
- The deal sidesteps a concrete extension of Obamacare subsidies, angering some Democratic leaders who see that omission as meaningful.
SNAP Payments Caught In Legal Tug‑Of‑War
- Confusion continues around SNAP benefits after conflicting court orders and agency directives over November payments.
- The legal back-and-forth may force the Supreme Court to weigh in again, creating near-term uncertainty for recipients.
Supreme Court Leaves Same‑Sex Marriage Precedent Intact
- The Supreme Court declined to reconsider its 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
- The court's unsigned decision leaves Obergefell v. Hodges intact and affects hundreds of thousands of couples married since 2015.