RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.

Just after 2p.m. Monday, police&nbsp;filed a report of theft in the 1300 block of Hudson Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp; A 73-year-old man reported an unknown suspect stole money during a meeting to purchase items for sale. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $9,000.

<p>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.</p><p>Just after 2p.m. Monday, police&nbsp;filed a report of theft in the 1300 block of Hudson Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp; A 73-year-old man reported an unknown suspect stole money during a meeting to purchase items for sale. The total estimated loss associated with this case is $9,000.</p>

Police: $9,000 stolen from 73-year-old Kan. man

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating an injury crash and continue to search for one of the drivers involved.

Just before 12:30a.m. Monday, a&nbsp;black pickup was northbound at a high rate of speed at the intersection of&nbsp;Valentine and Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.

The pickup collided with a brown sedan which was making a turn. After impact, the black pickup collided with a parked car and the occupants fled the scene. 

EMS transported the driver of the brown sedan to a local hospital with critical injuries.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.

<p>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating an injury crash and continue to search for one of the drivers involved.</p><p>Just before 12:30a.m. Monday, a&nbsp;black pickup was northbound at a high rate of speed at the intersection of&nbsp;Valentine and Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino.</p><p>The pickup collided with a brown sedan which was making a turn. After impact, the black pickup collided with a parked car and the occupants fled the scene. </p><p>EMS transported the driver of the brown sedan to a local hospital with critical injuries.&nbsp; Police have not reported an arrest or additional details.</p>

KCPD: Driver hospitalized, suspects fled 3-vehicle crash

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with CDPH IBTPP, and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with&nbsp;Clostridium botulinum, which is causing infant illness in multiple regions of the country.

As of November 10, 2025, a total of 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and&nbsp;confirmed exposure to Byheart Whole Nutrition infant formula&nbsp;(various lots) have been reported from 12 states (see map). Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. For 14 cases with illness onset information available, illnesses started on dates ranging from August 9 to November 10, 2025. All 15 infants were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. For 14 infants with age and sex information available, they range in age from 16 to 157 days and 7 (50%) are female.&nbsp;

State and local public health officials are interviewing caregivers about the foods the infants were fed in the month before they got sick. Fifteen infant botulism cases have been identified that were fed ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula before getting sick.&nbsp;

According to information shared by IBTPP, since August 1, 2025 through November 10, 2025, 84 infants nationwide have received treatment for infant botulism. Among them, 36 (43%) had any powdered infant formula exposure. Notably, more than 40% (15) infants who had powdered infant formula exposure consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This information shows that ByHeart brand formula is disproportionately represented among sick infants in this outbreak, especially given that ByHeart represents an estimated 1% of all infant formula sales in the United States. Investigations remain ongoing but have not identified any other infant formula brands or shared exposures that pose a risk to infants.

As part of this investigation, officials in several states have collected leftover infant formula for testing. On November 8, 2025, preliminary laboratory results reported by the<a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR25-017.aspx">&nbsp;California Department of Public Health</a>&nbsp;suggest the presence of the bacteria that produce botulinum toxin in an open can of ByHeart infant formula (lot 206VABP/251131P2) that was fed to an infant with infant botulism. &nbsp;Additional testing is underway, and results are expected in the coming weeks. Detection of&nbsp;Clostridium botulinum&nbsp;in infant formula is difficult, and a negative test result does not rule out the presence of the bacteria in the product.&nbsp;

FDA has been in contact with the firm and has requested a recall expansion to include all ByHeart infant formula on the market. On November 11, 2025,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-broadens-voluntary-recall-while-investigation-continues">ByHeart expanded its recall</a>&nbsp;to include all ByHeart formula nationwide, including cans and single-serve sticks. This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine the point of contamination. This advisory will be updated as information becomes available. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762681537657.png" alt="Photo FDA" />
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                    </figure><p>The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with CDPH IBTPP, and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula might be contaminated with&nbsp;Clostridium botulinum, which is causing infant illness in multiple regions of the country.</p><p>As of November 10, 2025, a total of 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and&nbsp;confirmed exposure to Byheart Whole Nutrition infant formula&nbsp;(various lots) have been reported from 12 states (see map). Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. For 14 cases with illness onset information available, illnesses started on dates ranging from August 9 to November 10, 2025. All 15 infants were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported to date. For 14 infants with age and sex information available, they range in age from 16 to 157 days and 7 (50%) are female.&nbsp;</p><p>State and local public health officials are interviewing caregivers about the foods the infants were fed in the month before they got sick. Fifteen infant botulism cases have been identified that were fed ByHeart Whole Nutrition powdered infant formula before getting sick.&nbsp;</p><p>According to information shared by IBTPP, since August 1, 2025 through November 10, 2025, 84 infants nationwide have received treatment for infant botulism. Among them, 36 (43%) had any powdered infant formula exposure. Notably, more than 40% (15) infants who had powdered infant formula exposure consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This information shows that ByHeart brand formula is disproportionately represented among sick infants in this outbreak, especially given that ByHeart represents an estimated 1% of all infant formula sales in the United States. Investigations remain ongoing but have not identified any other infant formula brands or shared exposures that pose a risk to infants.</p><p>As part of this investigation, officials in several states have collected leftover infant formula for testing. On November 8, 2025, preliminary laboratory results reported by the<a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR25-017.aspx">&nbsp;California Department of Public Health</a>&nbsp;suggest the presence of the bacteria that produce botulinum toxin in an open can of ByHeart infant formula (lot 206VABP/251131P2) that was fed to an infant with infant botulism. &nbsp;Additional testing is underway, and results are expected in the coming weeks. Detection of&nbsp;Clostridium botulinum&nbsp;in infant formula is difficult, and a negative test result does not rule out the presence of the bacteria in the product.&nbsp;</p><p>FDA has been in contact with the firm and has requested a recall expansion to include all ByHeart infant formula on the market. On November 11, 2025,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byheart-broadens-voluntary-recall-while-investigation-continues">ByHeart expanded its recall</a>&nbsp;to include all ByHeart formula nationwide, including cans and single-serve sticks. This advisory will be updated as additional information becomes available.</p><p>FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine the point of contamination. This advisory will be updated as information becomes available. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

ByHeart baby formula recall expanded as Infant botulism outbreak grows

KEITH COUNTY, Neb— First responders rescued two hunters and a dog on Monday who were trapped in mud flats at Lake McConaughy’s Cedar View Area on Monday, according to a social media report from&nbsp; the Lake McConaughy Dive Rescue Team 

Nebraska Game and Parks responded to assist with an airboat.&nbsp; Rescue crews in cold water survival gear removed on hunter from the mud and water and then another hunter and his dog were removed and brought to shore. 

Garden County EMS transported both hunters for treatment of hypothermia.&nbsp; Authorities released no additional details.

Agencies assisting included the Keith County Fire Department, the Keith County Sheriff's Office, Lewellen Fire Department, the Nebraska State Patrol, and Keith County EMS with a drone. 

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762913270498.png" alt="File photo&nbsp;&nbsp;Keystone Lemoyne Fire Rescue" />
                        <figcaption>File photo&nbsp;&nbsp;Keystone Lemoyne Fire Rescue</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KEITH COUNTY, Neb— First responders rescued two hunters and a dog on Monday who were trapped in mud flats at Lake McConaughy’s Cedar View Area on Monday, according to a social media report from&nbsp; the Lake McConaughy Dive Rescue Team </p><p>Nebraska Game and Parks responded to assist with an airboat.&nbsp; Rescue crews in cold water survival gear removed on hunter from the mud and water and then another hunter and his dog were removed and brought to shore. </p><p>Garden County EMS transported both hunters for treatment of hypothermia.&nbsp; Authorities released no additional details.</p><p>Agencies assisting included the Keith County Fire Department, the Keith County Sheriff's Office, Lewellen Fire Department, the Nebraska State Patrol, and Keith County EMS with a drone. </p>

Hunters and dog rescued from mud flats at Lake McConaughy 

JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations following a rollover crash that injured a juvenile passenger.

Just after noon Nov. 2, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 9700 block of Sunflower Road in De Soto, Kansas, according to a media release. The driver, Jeyson Carabantes-Deras, 25, overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll over. A 6-year-old female passenger was seriously injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Deputies determined Carabantes-Deras appeared intoxicated, and DUI testing was conducted. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Carabantes-Deras remains jailed charges on a $500,000 bond on requested aggravated child endangerment, aggravated battery, leaving the scene of an injury accident, driving while suspended and other traffic violations.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762448240269.png" alt="Carabantes-Deras photo Johnson County" />
                        <figcaption>Carabantes-Deras photo Johnson County</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations following a rollover crash that injured a juvenile passenger.</p><p>Just after noon Nov. 2, deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 9700 block of Sunflower Road in De Soto, Kansas, according to a media release. The driver, Jeyson Carabantes-Deras, 25, overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll over. A 6-year-old female passenger was seriously injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.</p><p>Deputies determined Carabantes-Deras appeared intoxicated, and DUI testing was conducted. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.</p><p>Carabantes-Deras remains jailed charges on a $500,000 bond on requested aggravated child endangerment, aggravated battery, leaving the scene of an injury accident, driving while suspended and other traffic violations.</p>

Man arrested after Kan. rollover crash injured 6-year-old

By:<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/jacob-fischler/">Jacob Fischler</a>

The U.S. Supreme Court has extended through Thursday a pause on lower courts’ orders that the Trump administration authorize a full month of benefits for a food assistance program that 1 in 8 Americans use to buy groceries.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/111125zr_3204.pdf" target="_blank">brief, unsigned order</a>&nbsp;published Tuesday evening also said the full court would decide on the administration’s request to block court orders that the U.S. Department of Agriculture release full November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.&nbsp;

The case was presented to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said she would have dismissed the case and denied the request for an administrative stay. Jackson was appointed to the high court by President Joe Biden.

The order adds another wrinkle to a case that was already the object of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shutdown-tug-war-over-snap-benefits-timeline" target="_blank">a weekslong tug-of-war</a>&nbsp;over how the program should operate during the government shutdown.

The shutdown could end before the stay expires. The U.S. Senate passed a bill Monday to reopen the government, and the House is expected to pass it Wednesday. President Donald Trump has said he supports the measure and will likely sign it before the end of the day Thursday.

Trump and administration officials have maintained they were not authorized to release November SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

A Rhode Island federal judge ordered the USDA on Thursday to release full benefits for November. The department sent states a memo authorizing those payments Friday morning, then appealed to the Supreme Court on Friday evening to have the district court’s order overturned.

At the same time, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s order.

In the face of often contradicting administrative guidance and court orders, some states began processing full benefits for November, while others have yet to release them.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761944916334.png" alt="Post Photo" />
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                    </figure><p>By:<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/jacob-fischler/">Jacob Fischler</a></p><p>The U.S. Supreme Court has extended through Thursday a pause on lower courts’ orders that the Trump administration authorize a full month of benefits for a food assistance program that 1 in 8 Americans use to buy groceries.</p><p>A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/111125zr_3204.pdf" target="_blank">brief, unsigned order</a>&nbsp;published Tuesday evening also said the full court would decide on the administration’s request to block court orders that the U.S. Department of Agriculture release full November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762903719839.png" alt="<br>" />
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                    </figure><p>The case was presented to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said she would have dismissed the case and denied the request for an administrative stay. Jackson was appointed to the high court by President Joe Biden.</p><p>The order adds another wrinkle to a case that was already the object of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shutdown-tug-war-over-snap-benefits-timeline" target="_blank">a weekslong tug-of-war</a>&nbsp;over how the program should operate during the government shutdown.</p><p>The shutdown could end before the stay expires. The U.S. Senate passed a bill Monday to reopen the government, and the House is expected to pass it Wednesday. President Donald Trump has said he supports the measure and will likely sign it before the end of the day Thursday.</p><p>Trump and administration officials have maintained they were not authorized to release November SNAP benefits during the shutdown.</p><p>A Rhode Island federal judge ordered the USDA on Thursday to release full benefits for November. The department sent states a memo authorizing those payments Friday morning, then appealed to the Supreme Court on Friday evening to have the district court’s order overturned.</p><p>At the same time, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s order.</p><p>In the face of often contradicting administrative guidance and court orders, some states began processing full benefits for November, while others have yet to release them.</p>

US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November

MITCHELL COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 11:30a.m.&nbsp; Tuesday in Mitchell County.&nbsp;

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp; 1991 Buick Century driven by Brian&nbsp;Christianson, 69, Hunter, was northbound on Kansas 181 just south of Timothy Trail.&nbsp; &nbsp;The driver attempted to pass a 2005 International semi driven by Ronald&nbsp;Dubbert, 52, Hebron, Nebraska, in a no passing zone. The semi failed to&nbsp;maintain its lane and crossed the center line when negotiating a curve. 

The Buick left the roadway and when it reentered, it made impact with the semi. The semi then left the roadway, entered the east ditch and rolled.&nbsp;

A passenger in the semi identified as 84-year-old Mary&nbsp;Dubbert, 84, Tipton, was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Roberts Funeral Home.

EMS transported Ronald Dubbert to the Mitchell County Hospital. Christianson was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714501971078.jpg" alt="Image Pixaby" />
                        <figcaption>Image Pixaby</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>MITCHELL COUNTY—One person died in an accident just before 11:30a.m.&nbsp; Tuesday in Mitchell County.&nbsp;</p><p>The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp; 1991 Buick Century driven by Brian&nbsp;Christianson, 69, Hunter, was northbound on Kansas 181 just south of Timothy Trail.&nbsp; &nbsp;The driver attempted to pass a 2005 International semi driven by Ronald&nbsp;Dubbert, 52, Hebron, Nebraska, in a no passing zone. The semi failed to&nbsp;maintain its lane and crossed the center line when negotiating a curve. </p><p>The Buick left the roadway and when it reentered, it made impact with the semi. The semi then left the roadway, entered the east ditch and rolled.&nbsp;</p><p>A passenger in the semi identified as 84-year-old Mary&nbsp;Dubbert, 84, Tipton, was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Roberts Funeral Home.</p><p>EMS transported Ronald Dubbert to the Mitchell County Hospital. Christianson was not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.</p>

Kan. woman killed after car, semi crash in no passing zone

NEW YORK&nbsp;–Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran– chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – rang the Nasdaq Exchange Opening Bell today in honor of Veterans Day with members of the U.S. Marine Corps and veterans on board the USS Intrepid in New York City. During the ceremony, Sen. Moran paid tribute to his father, Raymond Edwin Moran, a World War II veteran who served in the Army in North Africa and Italy.

“Across America, from the prairies of my home state of Kansas to the skyline of New York City, people are expressing their gratitude and respect for those who serve our country today and for those who served our country in the past,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Moran.</b>&nbsp;“I think sometimes we think we have no heroes. But we look to the basketball courts and the amphitheaters of musicians, whenever the person that we work with, or down the hall, or across the street, served our nation in uniform.”

“It wasn’t too long ago that I was at the World War II Memorial, and I went to the Kansas pillar, and I thought of my dad back home in small-town western Kansas who was a World War II veteran, so I called him on my flip phone,”&nbsp;<b>continued Sen. Moran.&nbsp;</b>“Fortunately, I got the answering machine, and I said, ‘Dad, I’m at the World War II Memorial, built in your honor, and I want you to know that I respect you, I thank you for your service, Dad, and I love you.’ ”“We stand together as Americans, and say to those who serve in uniform, and those who served us in the past, we respect you, we thank you for your service, and we love you,”&nbsp;<b>concluded Sen. Moran.</b>

<p>NEW YORK&nbsp;–Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran– chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – rang the Nasdaq Exchange Opening Bell today in honor of Veterans Day with members of the U.S. Marine Corps and veterans on board the USS Intrepid in New York City. During the ceremony, Sen. Moran paid tribute to his father, Raymond Edwin Moran, a World War II veteran who served in the Army in North Africa and Italy.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It was great to join the U.S. Marines to recognize Veterans Day this morning for a special ceremony for the <a href="https://twitter.com/NasdaqExchange?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NasdaqExchange</a> Opening Bell on board the USS Intrepid. Across America, from the prairies of my home state of Kansas to the skyline of New York City, people are expressing… <a href="https://t.co/eWBsSt4J1c">pic.twitter.com/eWBsSt4J1c</a></p>&mdash; Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryMoran/status/1988359890063024542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>“Across America, from the prairies of my home state of Kansas to the skyline of New York City, people are expressing their gratitude and respect for those who serve our country today and for those who served our country in the past,”&nbsp;<b>said Sen. Moran.</b>&nbsp;“I think sometimes we think we have no heroes. But we look to the basketball courts and the amphitheaters of musicians, whenever the person that we work with, or down the hall, or across the street, served our nation in uniform.”</p><p>“It wasn’t too long ago that I was at the World War II Memorial, and I went to the Kansas pillar, and I thought of my dad back home in small-town western Kansas who was a World War II veteran, so I called him on my flip phone,”&nbsp;<b>continued Sen. Moran.&nbsp;</b>“Fortunately, I got the answering machine, and I said, ‘Dad, I’m at the World War II Memorial, built in your honor, and I want you to know that I respect you, I thank you for your service, Dad, and I love you.’ ”“We stand together as Americans, and say to those who serve in uniform, and those who served us in the past, we respect you, we thank you for your service, and we love you,”&nbsp;<b>concluded Sen. Moran.</b></p>

🎥Sen. Moran rings Nasdaq opening bell in honor of Veterans Day 

BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/rudi-keller/">RUDI KELLER</a><br><a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/"><i>Missouri Independent</i></a>

The PAC backing Republican Jay Ashcroft’s 2024 bid for governor improperly coordinated with his campaign on a letter attacking his opponents, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://mec.mo.gov/Scanned/CasedocsPDF/CMTS1957.pdf" target="_blank">consent agreement</a>&nbsp;approved by the Missouri Ethics Commission.

The Committee for Liberty, which spent $2.9 million promoting Ashcroft’s losing effort, must pay $536 and avoid future violations, states the agreement posted Oct. 15 on the commission’s website.

The Committee for Liberty and Ashcroft for Missouri both paid $5,361 each to produce and mail a letter dated March 8, 2024, and marked as paid for jointly by the committees. The consent agreement states that Committee for Liberty should have either reported it as an in-kind expense on behalf of Ashcroft’s campaign or an in-kind donation from Ashcroft’s campaign.

If there is another violation, the agreement states, the commission can seek a fine of the full amount of the expense.

The agreement said Ashcroft’s campaign also did not report it as either an in-kind donation or an in-kind expense on behalf of Committee for Liberty.&nbsp;

Ashcroft, who was secretary of state at the time, was running against then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and then-state Sen. Bill Eigel. Kehoe won the primary and is now governor. Eigel came in second and is running to be St. Charles County Executive.

The March 8 letter labeled Kehoe as a closet Democrat and Eigel as a “political gadfly.”

Ashcroft ran a distant third and is now working as an administrative law judge hearing workers’ compensation appeals.

Democratic attorney and lobbyist Jane Dueker&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/29/complaint-alleges-jay-ashcroft-campaign-letter-runs-afoul-of-ethics-law/">filed the complaint</a>&nbsp;in May 2024, citing the failure of either committee to report it properly. She also complained that the value of the donation to Ashcroft for Missouri exceeded the limit of $2,825 from any donor.

Dueker declined to comment on the outcome of the complaint. She noted that the portion of the complaint against Ashcroft’s campaign has not been resolved.

PACs like Committee for Liberty can accept donations of any size. Candidates are allowed to make joint fundraising appeals seeking money in limited amounts for the campaign and unlimited amounts for their PAC.

That is where the coordination must end. Neither the official committee nor the PAC are allowed to influence the other’s campaign strategy or tactics.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/3/1710860474873.png" alt="&nbsp;A committee that backed former Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's 2024 campaign for governor has been fined for failing to properly disclose spending on his behalf. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)" />
                        <figcaption>&nbsp;A committee that backed former Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's 2024 campaign for governor has been fined for failing to properly disclose spending on his behalf. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>BY:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/rudi-keller/">RUDI KELLER</a><br><a href="https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-senate-committee-advances-bill-to-ban-texting-while-driving/"><i>Missouri Independent</i></a></p><p>The PAC backing Republican Jay Ashcroft’s 2024 bid for governor improperly coordinated with his campaign on a letter attacking his opponents, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://mec.mo.gov/Scanned/CasedocsPDF/CMTS1957.pdf" target="_blank">consent agreement</a>&nbsp;approved by the Missouri Ethics Commission.</p><p>The Committee for Liberty, which spent $2.9 million promoting Ashcroft’s losing effort, must pay $536 and avoid future violations, states the agreement posted Oct. 15 on the commission’s website.</p><p>The Committee for Liberty and Ashcroft for Missouri both paid $5,361 each to produce and mail a letter dated March 8, 2024, and marked as paid for jointly by the committees. The consent agreement states that Committee for Liberty should have either reported it as an in-kind expense on behalf of Ashcroft’s campaign or an in-kind donation from Ashcroft’s campaign.</p><p>If there is another violation, the agreement states, the commission can seek a fine of the full amount of the expense.</p><p>The agreement said Ashcroft’s campaign also did not report it as either an in-kind donation or an in-kind expense on behalf of Committee for Liberty.&nbsp;</p><p>Ashcroft, who was secretary of state at the time, was running against then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and then-state Sen. Bill Eigel. Kehoe won the primary and is now governor. Eigel came in second and is running to be St. Charles County Executive.</p><p>The March 8 letter labeled Kehoe as a closet Democrat and Eigel as a “political gadfly.”</p><p>Ashcroft ran a distant third and is now working as an administrative law judge hearing workers’ compensation appeals.</p><p>Democratic attorney and lobbyist Jane Dueker&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/29/complaint-alleges-jay-ashcroft-campaign-letter-runs-afoul-of-ethics-law/">filed the complaint</a>&nbsp;in May 2024, citing the failure of either committee to report it properly. She also complained that the value of the donation to Ashcroft for Missouri exceeded the limit of $2,825 from any donor.</p><p>Dueker declined to comment on the outcome of the complaint. She noted that the portion of the complaint against Ashcroft’s campaign has not been resolved.</p><p>PACs like Committee for Liberty can accept donations of any size. Candidates are allowed to make joint fundraising appeals seeking money in limited amounts for the campaign and unlimited amounts for their PAC.</p><p>That is where the coordination must end. Neither the official committee nor the PAC are allowed to influence the other’s campaign strategy or tactics.</p>

PAC tied to Jay Ashcroft’s 2024 Missouri governor campaign fined for violating ethics laws 

WASHINGTON —President Trump observed Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery.&nbsp;It is the first Veterans Day since he returned to office.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762883390058.png" alt="Image from video by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President" />
                        <figcaption>Image from video by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>WASHINGTON —President Trump observed Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery.&nbsp;It is the first Veterans Day since he returned to office.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President Trump at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at <a href="https://twitter.com/ArlingtonNatl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArlingtonNatl</a> Cemetery on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VeteransDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VeteransDay</a>. <a href="https://t.co/kHCahBjvnK">pic.twitter.com/kHCahBjvnK</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1988283665873264796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor those who served and our fallen heroes 🙏❤️ <a href="https://t.co/nMXD29yGWx">pic.twitter.com/nMXD29yGWx</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1988286691766136839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecVetAffairs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecVetAffairs</a> salute as the National Anthem plays at Arlington Cemetery 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/raOmGVAcHN">pic.twitter.com/raOmGVAcHN</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1988281544667263008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in observance of Veterans Day 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/to50HJpYpy">pic.twitter.com/to50HJpYpy</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988280632028655844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecVetAffairs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecVetAffairs</a> arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery to honor those who have served the United States 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/onlMcWBEXw">pic.twitter.com/onlMcWBEXw</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988280452822507856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">God Bless America ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/WLHDxt4vIa">pic.twitter.com/WLHDxt4vIa</a></p>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1988297661963972639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> at Arlington National Cemetery: &quot;On Veterans Day, we honor those who have worn the uniform... whose ranks have formed the mighty wall of flesh and blood, bravery and devotion, that has defended our freedom for 250 years.&quot; 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/i3WtIuJNve">pic.twitter.com/i3WtIuJNve</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988292245402120657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> honors our veterans at Arlington National Cemetery: &quot;With selfless commitment and unyielding conviction, they made themselves America&#39;s ramparts, and became the shield between our homeland and those who would do us harm. With everything they had, they did one thing above… <a href="https://t.co/EHDcx36eXF">pic.twitter.com/EHDcx36eXF</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988297193489350659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This Veterans Day, <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> discusses the work his administration has done to fight for our great veterans:<br><br>— Cut the backlog of VA benefit claims IN HALF<br>— Added more than 1 million extra service hours across VA centers<br>— Opened 20 new facilities in 13 states<br>— Brought back VA… <a href="https://t.co/BWvyk5X6pP">pic.twitter.com/BWvyk5X6pP</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988295939719586178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Our heroes have lived through unthinkable nightmares so we could live the American Dream... and today, we know without any doubt in our hearts that after two and a half centuries, America stands tall because America’s veterans stood so strong.&quot; ❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/7a6HP5LxUU">pic.twitter.com/7a6HP5LxUU</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988293964949319931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WATCH IN FULL: <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day <a href="https://t.co/PIv0gYfCYl">pic.twitter.com/PIv0gYfCYl</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988293133193327068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GOD BLESS AMERICA — MY HOME SWEET HOME! ❤️🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/dN0Zl4rroX">pic.twitter.com/dN0Zl4rroX</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988298531158061466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GOD BLESS OUR GREAT VETERANS! <a href="https://t.co/N71SlAOxsp">pic.twitter.com/N71SlAOxsp</a></p>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1988298999083012286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥President Trump observes Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

KANSAS CITY —A second person injured in a crash that occurred October 29, in Kansas City, Missouri has died.

Just before 12:30p.m. on that Wednesday, a silver Dodge Journey was southbound on Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. The driver of the Dodge suffered a possible medical emergency and accelerated through the intersection of Linwood and Broadway. 

The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the right, struck an unoccupied parked Lexus and traveled up onto the sidewalk. The Dodge then struck a steel light pole, the Vietnam Memorial and continued traveling southbound through the grass and struck the side of the VFW building.

EMS transported both the driver and front seat passenger of the of the Dodge to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both were reported in very critical condition.

The passenger of the Dodge Journey, an adult female,  was pronounced deceased on the night of October 29, according to Becchina.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Monday, the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office reported the involved driver had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash and the driver was pronounced deceased by St. Lukes Hospital staff.

 Police released no additional details including the name of the victim. This is fatality #57 compared to #80 last year in Kansas City, Missouri.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761833620367.png" alt="Photo courtesy KMBC" />
                        <figcaption>Photo courtesy KMBC</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY —A second person injured in a crash that occurred October 29, in Kansas City, Missouri has died.</p><p>Just before 12:30p.m. on that Wednesday, a silver Dodge Journey was southbound on Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. The driver of the Dodge suffered a possible medical emergency and accelerated through the intersection of Linwood and Broadway. </p><p>The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the right, struck an unoccupied parked Lexus and traveled up onto the sidewalk. The Dodge then struck a steel light pole, the Vietnam Memorial and continued traveling southbound through the grass and struck the side of the VFW building.</p><p>EMS transported both the driver and front seat passenger of the of the Dodge to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both were reported in very critical condition.</p><p>The passenger of the Dodge Journey, an adult female,  was pronounced deceased on the night of October 29, according to Becchina.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>On Monday, the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office reported the involved driver had succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash and the driver was pronounced deceased by St. Lukes Hospital staff.</p><p> Police released no additional details including the name of the victim. This is fatality #57 compared to #80 last year in Kansas City, Missouri.</p>

KCPD: Driver dies days after crash that killed passenger 

DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a search in Lawrence.

During the noon hour on Monday,&nbsp; police&nbsp; were attempting to find a man who witnesses say threatened a couple with a firearm, then took off, according to a social media report from the Lawrence Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to 23rd and Louisiana just before noon and got a description of the suspect and additional evidence.

About an hour after the initial call, the suspect was spotted near 23rd and Naismith Drive. When officers attempted to approach him, he ran into a nearby grocery store. 

 Officers set up a perimeter, while others entered the business and located the suspect. Officers safely arrested him, took him to the hospital to get checked out because he was complaining of stomach issues, and then to the Douglas County Correctional Facility. 

There were no injuries reported during the entire incident.

Police did not release the name of the suspect or possible charges.

<p>DOUGLAS COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a search in Lawrence.</p><p>During the noon hour on Monday,&nbsp; police&nbsp; were attempting to find a man who witnesses say threatened a couple with a firearm, then took off, according to a social media report from the Lawrence Police Department.</p><p>Officers were dispatched to 23rd and Louisiana just before noon and got a description of the suspect and additional evidence.</p><p>About an hour after the initial call, the suspect was spotted near 23rd and Naismith Drive. When officers attempted to approach him, he ran into a nearby grocery store. </p><p> Officers set up a perimeter, while others entered the business and located the suspect. Officers safely arrested him, took him to the hospital to get checked out because he was complaining of stomach issues, and then to the Douglas County Correctional Facility. </p><p>There were no injuries reported during the entire incident.</p><p>Police did not release the name of the suspect or possible charges.</p>

Police capture wanted Kansas suspect inside grocery store

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating a robbery that occurred on Halloween are asking for help to identify the suspect.

On October 31, the suspect, shown in a security camera image released on Monday, robbed a business in the 300 block of S. Hwy 291 while armed with a handgun, according to Liberty Police.

The suspect was wearing the white shoes. If you recognize this individual or have any information about this robbery, please contact detectives at 816-439-4730 or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).You may remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762809150189.png" alt="Photo LIberty Police" />
                        <figcaption>Photo LIberty Police</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating a robbery that occurred on Halloween are asking for help to identify the suspect.</p><p>On October 31, the suspect, shown in a security camera image released on Monday, robbed a business in the 300 block of S. Hwy 291 while armed with a handgun, according to Liberty Police.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762809123628.png" alt="Photo Liberty Police" />
                        <figcaption>Photo Liberty Police</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The suspect was wearing the white shoes. If you recognize this individual or have any information about this robbery, please contact detectives at 816-439-4730 or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).You may remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.</p>

Police working to ID KC area Halloween robbery suspect

By:<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/jennifer-shutt/">Jennifer Shutt</a>

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.

The&nbsp;60-40 vote sends the updated funding package back to the House, where lawmakers in that chamber are expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature.&nbsp;

Shortly before the vote, Trump said he plans to follow the agreements included in the revised measure, including the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers who received layoff notices during the shutdown.&nbsp;

“I’ll abide by the deal,” Trump said. “The deal is very good.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Republicans, he added, will soon begin work on legislation to provide direct payments to Americans to help them afford the rising cost of health insurance, one of the core disagreements between the political parties that led to the shutdown.&nbsp;

“We want a health care system where we pay the money to the people instead of the insurance companies,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “And I tell you, we are going to be working on that very hard over the next short period of time.”

Earlier in the day, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged representatives to begin traveling back to Capitol Hill as soon as possible to ensure they arrive in time to vote on the bill to reopen the government, after the measure arrives from the Senate.&nbsp;

The Louisiana Republican’s request came as airlines were forced to delay or cancel thousands of flights on the 41st day of the shutdown, a situation that could potentially impact a House vote on the stopgap spending bill if members don’t follow his advice.&nbsp;

“The problem we have with air travel is that our air traffic controllers are overworked and unpaid. And many of them have called in sick,” Johnson said. “That’s a very stressful job and even more stressful, exponentially, when they’re having trouble providing for their families. And so air travel has been grinding to a halt in many places.”

Johnson then told his colleagues in the House, which hasn’t been in session since mid-September, that lawmakers from both political parties “need to begin right now returning to the Hill.”

Trump took a markedly different tone over the challenges air traffic controllers have faced during the shutdown in&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115526123205979749" target="_blank">a social media post</a>&nbsp;that he published several hours before he spoke to reporters about the deal to reopen government.&nbsp;

“All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked,’” Trump wrote, without explaining what that would mean for workers who had to take time off since the shutdown began Oct. 1.&nbsp;

Trump added that he would like to find a way to provide $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers who didn’t require any time off during the past six weeks.

“For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU. You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK that was only meant to hurt our Country,” Trump wrote. “You will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record. If you want to leave service in the near future, please do not hesitate to do so, with NO payment or severance of any kind!”&nbsp;

The Senate-passed package will provide stopgap funding for much of the federal government through January 30, giving lawmakers a couple more months to work out agreement on nine of the dozen full-year spending bills.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The package holds several other provisions, including the full-year appropriations bills for the Agriculture Department, the Legislative Branch, military construction projects and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.&nbsp;

Seven Democrats and one independent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-senate-advances-bill-end-record-breaking-government-shutdown" target="_blank">broke ranks Sunday</a>&nbsp;on a procedural vote that advanced the package, drawing condemnation from some House members and outside advocacy groups unhappy that no solution was arrived at to counter skyrocketing health insurance premium increases for people in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate, where bipartisanship is required for major bills to move forward under the 60-vote legislative filibuster.&nbsp;

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said during a floor speech Monday he was “grateful that the end” of the stalemate was in sight.&nbsp;

“We’re on the 41st day of this shutdown — nutrition benefits are in jeopardy; air travel is in an extremely precarious situation; our staffs and many, many other government workers have been working for nearly six weeks without pay,” Thune said. “I could spend an hour talking about all of the problems we’ve seen, which have snowballed the longer the shutdown has gone on. But all of us, Democrat and Republican, who voted for last night’s bill are well aware of the facts.”

Schumer bid for deal on health care costs fails

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was far less celebratory after his bid to get Republicans to negotiate a deal on health care costs by forcing a shutdown failed.&nbsp;

“The past few weeks have exposed with shocking clarity how warped Republican priorities truly are. While people’s health care costs have gone up, Republicans have come across as a party preoccupied with ballrooms, Argentina bailouts and private jets,” Schumer said. “Republicans’ breach of trust with the American people is deep and perhaps irreversible.”&nbsp;

“And now that they have failed to do anything to prevent premiums from going up, the anger that Americans feel against Donald Trump and the Republicans is going to get worse,” Schumer added. “Republicans had their chance to fix this and they blew it. Americans will remember Republican intransigence every time they make a sky-high payment on health insurance.”&nbsp;

Schumer was insistent throughout the shutdown that Democrats would only vote to advance a funding bill after lawmakers brokered a bipartisan deal to extend tax credits that are set to expire at the end of December for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace.&nbsp;

That all changed on Sunday when Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada voted to move the bill toward a final passage vote.

Maine independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, who caucuses with Democrats, also voted to advance the legislation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said during a press conference Monday afternoon that he still believes Schumer is effective and should keep his role in leadership, despite the outcome.&nbsp;

“Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats over the last seven weeks have waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people. And I’m not going to explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That’s their explanation to offer to the American people,” Jeffries said.&nbsp;

“What we’re going to continue to do as House Democrats, partnered with our allies throughout America, is to wage the fight, to stay in the coliseum, to win victories in the arena on behalf of the American people notwithstanding whatever disappointments may arise,” he said. “That’s the reality of life, that’s certainly the reality of this place. But we’re in this fight for all the right reasons.”&nbsp;

Speaker Johnson said earlier in the day that the “people’s government cannot be held hostage to further anyone’s political agenda. That was never right. And shutting down the government never produces anything.”

Johnson reiterated that GOP lawmakers are “open to finding solutions to reduce the oppressive costs of health care,” though he didn’t outline any plans to do that in the weeks and months ahead.&nbsp;

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762828310820.png" alt="Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt presided over the Senate Monday night-image courtesy CSPAN" />
                        <figcaption>Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt presided over the Senate Monday night-image courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By:<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/jennifer-shutt/">Jennifer Shutt</a></p><p>WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week.</p><p>The&nbsp;60-40 vote sends the updated funding package back to the House, where lawmakers in that chamber are expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature.&nbsp;</p><p>Shortly before the vote, Trump said he plans to follow the agreements included in the revised measure, including the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers who received layoff notices during the shutdown.&nbsp;</p><p>“I’ll abide by the deal,” Trump said. “The deal is very good.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Republicans, he added, will soon begin work on legislation to provide direct payments to Americans to help them afford the rising cost of health insurance, one of the core disagreements between the political parties that led to the shutdown.&nbsp;</p><p>“We want a health care system where we pay the money to the people instead of the insurance companies,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “And I tell you, we are going to be working on that very hard over the next short period of time.”</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">41 days of ridiculous political posturing by the Democrats ended tonight.<br><br>Finally the American people will no longer be pawns in their political games. <a href="https://t.co/KFr1w8OXSt">pic.twitter.com/KFr1w8OXSt</a></p>&mdash; Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenEricSchmitt/status/1988091017061691526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><h2>House members told to head to D.C.</h2><p>Earlier in the day, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged representatives to begin traveling back to Capitol Hill as soon as possible to ensure they arrive in time to vote on the bill to reopen the government, after the measure arrives from the Senate.&nbsp;</p><p>The Louisiana Republican’s request came as airlines were forced to delay or cancel thousands of flights on the 41st day of the shutdown, a situation that could potentially impact a House vote on the stopgap spending bill if members don’t follow his advice.&nbsp;</p><p>“The problem we have with air travel is that our air traffic controllers are overworked and unpaid. And many of them have called in sick,” Johnson said. “That’s a very stressful job and even more stressful, exponentially, when they’re having trouble providing for their families. And so air travel has been grinding to a halt in many places.”</p><p>Johnson then told his colleagues in the House, which hasn’t been in session since mid-September, that lawmakers from both political parties “need to begin right now returning to the Hill.”</p><h2>Trump threatens air traffic controllers</h2><p>Trump took a markedly different tone over the challenges air traffic controllers have faced during the shutdown in&nbsp;<a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115526123205979749" target="_blank">a social media post</a>&nbsp;that he published several hours before he spoke to reporters about the deal to reopen government.&nbsp;</p><p>“All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked,’” Trump wrote, without explaining what that would mean for workers who had to take time off since the shutdown began Oct. 1.&nbsp;</p><p>Trump added that he would like to find a way to provide $10,000 bonuses to air traffic controllers who didn’t require any time off during the past six weeks.</p><p>“For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU. You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK that was only meant to hurt our Country,” Trump wrote. “You will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record. If you want to leave service in the near future, please do not hesitate to do so, with NO payment or severance of any kind!”&nbsp;</p><h2>An end in sight</h2><p>The Senate-passed package will provide stopgap funding for much of the federal government through January 30, giving lawmakers a couple more months to work out agreement on nine of the dozen full-year spending bills.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The package holds several other provisions, including the full-year appropriations bills for the Agriculture Department, the Legislative Branch, military construction projects and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.&nbsp;</p><p>Seven Democrats and one independent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-senate-advances-bill-end-record-breaking-government-shutdown" target="_blank">broke ranks Sunday</a>&nbsp;on a procedural vote that advanced the package, drawing condemnation from some House members and outside advocacy groups unhappy that no solution was arrived at to counter skyrocketing health insurance premium increases for people in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.</p><p>Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate, where bipartisanship is required for major bills to move forward under the 60-vote legislative filibuster.&nbsp;</p><p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said during a floor speech Monday he was “grateful that the end” of the stalemate was in sight.&nbsp;</p><p>“We’re on the 41st day of this shutdown — nutrition benefits are in jeopardy; air travel is in an extremely precarious situation; our staffs and many, many other government workers have been working for nearly six weeks without pay,” Thune said. “I could spend an hour talking about all of the problems we’ve seen, which have snowballed the longer the shutdown has gone on. But all of us, Democrat and Republican, who voted for last night’s bill are well aware of the facts.”</p><h2>Schumer bid for deal on health care costs fails</h2><p>Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was far less celebratory after his bid to get Republicans to negotiate a deal on health care costs by forcing a shutdown failed.&nbsp;</p><p>“The past few weeks have exposed with shocking clarity how warped Republican priorities truly are. While people’s health care costs have gone up, Republicans have come across as a party preoccupied with ballrooms, Argentina bailouts and private jets,” Schumer said. “Republicans’ breach of trust with the American people is deep and perhaps irreversible.”&nbsp;</p><p>“And now that they have failed to do anything to prevent premiums from going up, the anger that Americans feel against Donald Trump and the Republicans is going to get worse,” Schumer added. “Republicans had their chance to fix this and they blew it. Americans will remember Republican intransigence every time they make a sky-high payment on health insurance.”&nbsp;</p><p>Schumer was insistent throughout the shutdown that Democrats would only vote to advance a funding bill after lawmakers brokered a bipartisan deal to extend tax credits that are set to expire at the end of December for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace.&nbsp;</p><p>That all changed on Sunday when Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada voted to move the bill toward a final passage vote.</p><p>Maine independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, who caucuses with Democrats, also voted to advance the legislation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>Jeffries still supports Schumer</h2><p>House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said during a press conference Monday afternoon that he still believes Schumer is effective and should keep his role in leadership, despite the outcome.&nbsp;</p><p>“Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats over the last seven weeks have waged a valiant fight on behalf of the American people. And I’m not going to explain what a handful of Senate Democrats have decided to do. That’s their explanation to offer to the American people,” Jeffries said.&nbsp;</p><p>“What we’re going to continue to do as House Democrats, partnered with our allies throughout America, is to wage the fight, to stay in the coliseum, to win victories in the arena on behalf of the American people notwithstanding whatever disappointments may arise,” he said. “That’s the reality of life, that’s certainly the reality of this place. But we’re in this fight for all the right reasons.”&nbsp;</p><p>Speaker Johnson said earlier in the day that the “people’s government cannot be held hostage to further anyone’s political agenda. That was never right. And shutting down the government never produces anything.”</p><p>Johnson reiterated that GOP lawmakers are “open to finding solutions to reduce the oppressive costs of health care,” though he didn’t outline any plans to do that in the weeks and months ahead.&nbsp;</p>

US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next

WABAUNSEE COUNTY— Two people died in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Jeep Liberty driven by Cheryl A. Martin, 63, Junction City,&nbsp;was eastbound on Interstate 70 at McFarland.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jeep drifted into the median, struck a culvert and rolled. A 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert Arnold, 53, Hays was entering the Interstate from an entrance ramp and struck the Jeep.

Martin and a passenger Perry A. Martin, 65, Junction City, were prononced dead at the scene and were transported Forensic Medical. Arnold was not injured.&nbsp; Perry Martin was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762858980303.png" alt="Photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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                    </figure><p>WABAUNSEE COUNTY— Two people died in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Monday in Wabaunsee County.</p><p>The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Jeep Liberty driven by Cheryl A. Martin, 63, Junction City,&nbsp;was eastbound on Interstate 70 at McFarland.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jeep drifted into the median, struck a culvert and rolled. A 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Robert Arnold, 53, Hays was entering the Interstate from an entrance ramp and struck the Jeep.</p><p>Martin and a passenger Perry A. Martin, 65, Junction City, were prononced dead at the scene and were transported Forensic Medical. Arnold was not injured.&nbsp; Perry Martin was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.</p>

Kansas couple killed in Jeep, semi crash on Interstate 70

CASS COUNTY—Five people were injured in a fire on Sunday night in the Kansas City suburb of Belton&nbsp;

Crews responded to a house fire in the area of 187th and Y Highway, acording to a media release from the Belton Fire Department

The residence suffered significant damage throughout. EMS transported&nbsp; 4 people to Belton Regional and 1 person to Research Medical Center due to injuries from the fire.

Three others were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The fire is considered accidental and was caused by improperly charged/stored lithium-ion batteries.

So<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678484611&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">uth Metro Fire District</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WPFPD?__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">West Peculiar Fire Protection District</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrandviewMOFD?__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Grandview Fire Department</a>&nbsp;assisted with mutual aid to this event.

1. When purchasing devices, look for the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Mark. The UL mark shows that the product has been tested to nationally recognized safety standards.

2.  Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage. Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the device.

3.  When purchasing a new battery, buy the manufacturer’s battery that is compatible with your device. Do not seek alternative battery options.

We would also like to remind you to use heaters safely. 

1.  Portable propane heaters should never be used indoors.  

2.  Ensure safe space (3ft) around electric space heaters. 

3.  Never plug a space heater into a power strip or extension cord.

4.  Ensure every residence has a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762811752010.png" alt="Photo Belton Fire Dept." />
                        <figcaption>Photo Belton Fire Dept.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>CASS COUNTY—Five people were injured in a fire on Sunday night in the Kansas City suburb of Belton&nbsp;</p><p>Crews responded to a house fire in the area of 187th and Y Highway, acording to a media release from the Belton Fire Department</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762811776327.png" alt="Photo Belton Fire Department" />
                        <figcaption>Photo Belton Fire Department</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The residence suffered significant damage throughout. EMS transported&nbsp; 4 people to Belton Regional and 1 person to Research Medical Center due to injuries from the fire.</p><p>Three others were treated at the scene for minor injuries. The fire is considered accidental and was caused by improperly charged/stored lithium-ion batteries.</p><p>So<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064678484611&amp;__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">uth Metro Fire District</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WPFPD?__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">West Peculiar Fire Protection District</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrandviewMOFD?__cft__[0]=AZXM8u1TDxuJy5UuHHdnzEi7pi1FJuuK0r4qw-TtByURTTVTQkO_EAuA6V4cEJHERprHWqpTnrTF_pVoOpmJEmDmDXHsYgMqVF1gpLlSKiP90iBUVfWz03hXGU96am8tbIB5SWeD7O7B_k_iqlyS2EWFX9zZ1Z44JTR9f8aaSReTjR0RdUBAUhRQD6yNYVyCIqc&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">Grandview Fire Department</a>&nbsp;assisted with mutual aid to this event.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>General Safety Tips:</p><p>1. When purchasing devices, look for the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Mark. The UL mark shows that the product has been tested to nationally recognized safety standards.</p><p>2.  Follow the device manufacturer’s instructions for charging and storage. Always use the manufacturer’s cord and power adapter made specifically for the device.</p><p>3.  When purchasing a new battery, buy the manufacturer’s battery that is compatible with your device. Do not seek alternative battery options.</p><p>We would also like to remind you to use heaters safely. </p><p>1.  Portable propane heaters should never be used indoors.  </p><p>2.  Ensure safe space (3ft) around electric space heaters. </p><p>3.  Never plug a space heater into a power strip or extension cord.</p><p>4.  Ensure every residence has a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.</p>

5 hospitalized after lithium-ion battery fire at KC area home

SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman for an alleged violent crime.

On Saturday morning, police&nbsp;were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of N. Phillips in Salina on the report of woman who allegedly attacked a man, according to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler,

A 31-year old man told police a woman broke a window and entered his home.&nbsp; The woman allegedly struck the man with a broom, causing some injuries.

Officers arrested 28-year-old Shealynn Klinkerman and booked her into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of: Battery, Criminal Damage to Property and Interference with Law Enforcement.

The victim did not need any medical treatment for his injuries.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762798928778.png" alt="Klinkerman Saline County" />
                        <figcaption>Klinkerman Saline County</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>SALINE COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas woman for an alleged violent crime.</p><p>On Saturday morning, police&nbsp;were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of N. Phillips in Salina on the report of woman who allegedly attacked a man, according to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler,</p><p>A 31-year old man told police a woman broke a window and entered his home.&nbsp; The woman allegedly struck the man with a broom, causing some injuries.</p><p>Officers arrested 28-year-old Shealynn Klinkerman and booked her into the Saline County Jail on requested charges of: Battery, Criminal Damage to Property and Interference with Law Enforcement.</p><p>The victim did not need any medical treatment for his injuries.</p>

Police: Woman attacked Kansas man with a broom

<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (<a href="https://twitter.com/SecKennedy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecKennedy</a>): &quot;The FDA is initiating the removal of broad black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy products for menopause.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/xcqVHCpn4E">pic.twitter.com/xcqVHCpn4E</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1987920133160141115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/DrMakaryFDA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrMakaryFDA</a>: “50 million women since that study 23 years ago have been denied, or never offered, or talked out of the life-changing, life-saving benefits of hormone replacement therapy.” <a href="https://t.co/q5cr82jsDM">pic.twitter.com/q5cr82jsDM</a></p>&mdash; HHS Rapid Response (@HHSResponse) <a href="https://twitter.com/HHSResponse/status/1987923777498288585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

🎥FDA will lift warnings on hormone therapy for menopause 

WILSON COUNTY —Two adults and a child died in an accident just before 6a.m. Monday in Wilson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Hyundia Sonata driven by Adam Lane&nbsp;Brooks, 21, Fredonia, was westbound on Granby Avenue at U.S. 400.&nbsp; The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. A northbound Peterbilt semi driven by Marvin Leroy&nbsp; Lea, 59, El Dorado struck the car.

A passenger identified as Kylie Michelle&nbsp;Brooks, 21, Neodesha, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was transported to&nbsp;Country Side Funeral Home. EMS transported a 2-year-old male passenger to Wesley Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; &nbsp;EMS transported the driver to Wilson Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Lea was not injured. The occupants of the Hyundai were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

<p>WILSON COUNTY —Two adults and a child died in an accident just before 6a.m. Monday in Wilson County.</p><p>The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Hyundia Sonata driven by Adam Lane&nbsp;Brooks, 21, Fredonia, was westbound on Granby Avenue at U.S. 400.&nbsp; The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. A northbound Peterbilt semi driven by Marvin Leroy&nbsp; Lea, 59, El Dorado struck the car.</p><p>A passenger identified as Kylie Michelle&nbsp;Brooks, 21, Neodesha, was pronounced dead at the scene. She was transported to&nbsp;Country Side Funeral Home. EMS transported a 2-year-old male passenger to Wesley Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.&nbsp; &nbsp;EMS transported the driver to Wilson Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.</p><p>Lea was not injured. The occupants of the Hyundai were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.</p>

Kan. man, woman and 2-year-old killed in car, semi crash

WASHINGTON —Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reported more deadly strikes on an alleged drug boats.

On social media, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced,&nbsp; On Sunday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations."

"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling, were carrying narcotics, and were transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit route in the Eastern Pacific."<br><br>"Both strikes were conducted in international waters and 3 male narco-terrorists were aboard each vessel. All 6 were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed." "Under President Trump, we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel terrorists who wish to harm our country and its people.

This was the 19 reported U.S. attack on drug vessels with the death toll at 75 since the Trump administration launched a campaign against drug trafficking in South American waters.

<p>WASHINGTON —Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reported more deadly strikes on an alleged drug boats.</p><p>On social media, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced,&nbsp; On Sunday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations."</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.<br><br>These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling, were carrying narcotics, and… <a href="https://t.co/ocUoGzwwDO">pic.twitter.com/ocUoGzwwDO</a></p>&mdash; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/1987863821868732447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling, were carrying narcotics, and were transiting along a known narco-trafficking transit route in the Eastern Pacific."<br><br>"Both strikes were conducted in international waters and 3 male narco-terrorists were aboard each vessel. All 6 were killed. No U.S. forces were harmed." "Under President Trump, we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel terrorists who wish to harm our country and its people.</p><p>This was the 19 reported U.S. attack on drug vessels with the death toll at 75 since the Trump administration launched a campaign against drug trafficking in South American waters.</p><p>---------------</p>

🎥US military kills 6 in new attacks on drug-running boats

CALLAWAY COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Sunday in Callaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Chevy S-10 driven by a 61-year-old Maryland Heights man was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of the Route A / Route Z&nbsp; exit.

The pickup traveled off the right side of the road, rolled and the unrestrained driver was ejected.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

<p>CALLAWAY COUNTY—One person died in an accident just after 8p.m. Sunday in Callaway County.</p><p>The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Chevy S-10 driven by a 61-year-old Maryland Heights man was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of the Route A / Route Z&nbsp; exit.</p><p>The pickup traveled off the right side of the road, rolled and the unrestrained driver was ejected.&nbsp; He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.</p>

Missouri man dies after ejected in rollover accident

HENRY COUNTY —A Kansas woman was injured just after 3p.m. Saturday when her kayak capsized on Truman Lake.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 45-year-old Olathe woman&nbsp; &nbsp;was overcome by wind and waves&nbsp;about two miles south of the Sparrow Foot Boat Ramp. The boat capsized and she fell into the water. She swam to the nearest shoreline. EMS transported her to Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton.&nbsp;

She was not wearing a safety device, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

<p>HENRY COUNTY —A Kansas woman was injured just after 3p.m. Saturday when her kayak capsized on Truman Lake.</p><p>The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 45-year-old Olathe woman&nbsp; &nbsp;was overcome by wind and waves&nbsp;about two miles south of the Sparrow Foot Boat Ramp. The boat capsized and she fell into the water. She swam to the nearest shoreline. EMS transported her to Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton.&nbsp;</p><p>She was not wearing a safety device, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.</p>

Kan. woman hospitalized after kayak capsized on Mo. lake

By:<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ashley-murray/">Ashley Murray</a>

WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent&nbsp;joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it afloat until the end of January, after a record-breaking shutdown that began Oct. 1.

Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada voted with most of the GOP to advance the stopgap measure through a 60-40 procedural vote.&nbsp;

Sen. Angus King of Maine, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, also voted in support.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fetterman, King and Cortez Masto had already voted with Republicans on the previous 14 votes to reopen the government. Until Sunday, Republicans who control the chamber did not have the 60 votes needed to clear the filibuster threshold.

GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has consistently voted against the temporary funding measure, again cast a “no” vote.

The deal would also unlock full-year funding for a vital food aid program that serves 42 million Americans and bring back federal workers fired by President Donald Trump when the government was closed.

It does not include language addressing skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in individual health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, a major sticking point for Democrats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said late Sunday on the Senate floor that he commits to holding a separate vote on health insurance subsidies no later than the second week of December.

In a press conference following the vote, Rosen said Democrats have “an opportunity also to put Republicans on the record on the ACA.”

“Are they committed to doing this? Are they committed leaders who said, ‘You can come to the table on health care once the government was open’? And now he must follow through. If Republicans want to join us in lowering costs for working families, they have the perfect opportunity to show the American public,” Rosen said.

New text of a temporary stopgap funding&nbsp;<a href="https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/continuing_appropriations_act_2026_bill_text.pdf" target="_blank">deal</a>&nbsp;released Sunday night proposes to keep the government open until Jan. 30. The bill would also reinstate all federal employees who were fired after the shutdown began, restoring their jobs with back pay, and prohibit any further layoffs until the temporary funding expires.

As part of the agreement, three fiscal year 2026 funding bills will ride along with the package, including the appropriations bills for agriculture programs, veterans benefits, military construction and Congress.

Several Senate Democrats left a lengthy closed-door meeting earlier Sunday night upset that the deal does not include anything to address rising health care premiums, on which the party has staked the 40-day shutdown.&nbsp;

Subsidies for those who buy insurance on the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace expire at the end of this year.

“So far as I’m concerned, health care isn’t included, so I’ll be a no,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.

Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin also issued statements following the caucus meeting declaring they would vote no. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also told reporters on his way out of the meeting that he’s opposed to the deal.

Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey said on social media he would oppose it. ”I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families,” he said.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued a statement expressing support for the agreement, highlighting that Senate Republicans have promised a vote on extending the health care subsidies.

“This deal guarantees a vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which Republicans weren’t willing to do. Lawmakers know their constituents expect them to vote for it, and if they don’t, they could very well be replaced at the ballot box by someone who will,” Kaine said.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1762772315218.jpeg" alt="Counting votes late Sunday in the U.S. Senate" />
                        <figcaption>Counting votes late Sunday in the U.S. Senate</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By:<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/ashley-murray/">Ashley Murray</a></p><p>WASHINGTON — Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent&nbsp;joined Republicans on Sunday night in advancing legislation to reopen the government and temporarily keep it afloat until the end of January, after a record-breaking shutdown that began Oct. 1.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">U.S. Senate advances bill to reopen the government, 60-40. <a href="https://t.co/r2CfPUReJV">pic.twitter.com/r2CfPUReJV</a></p>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1987730780114817278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada voted with most of the GOP to advance the stopgap measure through a 60-40 procedural vote.&nbsp;</p><p>Sen. Angus King of Maine, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, also voted in support.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Fetterman, King and Cortez Masto had already voted with Republicans on the previous 14 votes to reopen the government. Until Sunday, Republicans who control the chamber did not have the 60 votes needed to clear the filibuster threshold.</p><p>GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has consistently voted against the temporary funding measure, again cast a “no” vote.</p><p>The deal would also unlock full-year funding for a vital food aid program that serves 42 million Americans and bring back federal workers fired by President Donald Trump when the government was closed.</p><p>It does not include language addressing skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in individual health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act marketplace, a major sticking point for Democrats. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said late Sunday on the Senate floor that he commits to holding a separate vote on health insurance subsidies no later than the second week of December.</p><p>In a press conference following the vote, Rosen said Democrats have “an opportunity also to put Republicans on the record on the ACA.”</p><p>“Are they committed to doing this? Are they committed leaders who said, ‘You can come to the table on health care once the government was open’? And now he must follow through. If Republicans want to join us in lowering costs for working families, they have the perfect opportunity to show the American public,” Rosen said.</p><p>New text of a temporary stopgap funding&nbsp;<a href="https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/continuing_appropriations_act_2026_bill_text.pdf" target="_blank">deal</a>&nbsp;released Sunday night proposes to keep the government open until Jan. 30. The bill would also reinstate all federal employees who were fired after the shutdown began, restoring their jobs with back pay, and prohibit any further layoffs until the temporary funding expires.</p><p>As part of the agreement, three fiscal year 2026 funding bills will ride along with the package, including the appropriations bills for agriculture programs, veterans benefits, military construction and Congress.</p><h2>Divided Democrats</h2><p>Several Senate Democrats left a lengthy closed-door meeting earlier Sunday night upset that the deal does not include anything to address rising health care premiums, on which the party has staked the 40-day shutdown.&nbsp;</p><p>Subsidies for those who buy insurance on the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace expire at the end of this year.</p><p>“So far as I’m concerned, health care isn’t included, so I’ll be a no,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.</p><p>Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Wisconsin’s Tammy Baldwin also issued statements following the caucus meeting declaring they would vote no. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also told reporters on his way out of the meeting that he’s opposed to the deal.</p><p>Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey said on social media he would oppose it. ”I’ve been clear that we need real action to stop the devastating health care cost increases that are hurting millions of families,” he said.</p><p>Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., issued a statement expressing support for the agreement, highlighting that Senate Republicans have promised a vote on extending the health care subsidies.</p><p>“This deal guarantees a vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which Republicans weren’t willing to do. Lawmakers know their constituents expect them to vote for it, and if they don’t, they could very well be replaced at the ballot box by someone who will,” Kaine said.</p><h2>Government reopening will take time</h2><p>The Sunday night vote does not mean the government will reopen right away.</p><p>The legislation must make its way through Senate procedural steps and then gain approval from the U.S. House, which hasn’t been in session since Sept. 19. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, attended the Washington Commanders football game with Trump Sunday night in Landover, Maryland.</p><p>Trump briefly spoke to reporters upon news of the deal after leaving the NFL game, telling them, “It looks like we’re getting very close to the shutdown ending.”</p><p>Nearly a million federal workers have missed paychecks during the shutdown, and food benefits for the poorest Americans stopped flowing at the beginning of November.&nbsp;</p><p>Air travel has also become snarled as the shutdown has dragged on, and air traffic controllers are under pressure without pay. The Federal Aviation Administration began&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/here-are-airports-hit-faa-pullback-air-traffic-3300-flights-daily-be-canceled" target="_blank">cutting flights</a>&nbsp;Friday at 40 major airports across the U.S. The cuts are set to ramp up to a 10% decrease in air traffic.</p><h2>SNAP funding</h2><p>The deal includes provisions that Democrats say the Trump administration sought to shrink or cut altogether, including fresh fruit and vegetable subsidies for mothers with children and monthly food boxes for low-income seniors.</p><p>The legislation would direct $8.2 billion to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, otherwise known as WIC, a roughly $600 million increase over last year’s program amount.</p><p>During the shutdown, the administration used $150 million from a U.S. Department of Agriculture rainy day fund to keep the program going. The bill would replenish the contingency money.</p><p>The bill also fully funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and children’s nutrition programs, including subsidized school breakfast and lunch, and the availability of food during summer school breaks.</p><p>Democrats on the Senate Committee on Appropriations say it included “key funding for SNAP and other critical nutrition programs as President Trump fights in court during the government shutdown to cut off benefits for 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP to feed their families,” according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/FY26%20Ag-FDA%20Conference%20Bill%20Summary.pdf" target="_blank">bill summary</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>The USDA directed states to begin releasing the November SNAP benefits onto recipients’ benefits debit cards after a Rhode Island federal district judge and circuit court ordered the Trump administration to do so last week.&nbsp;</p><p>Trump appealed the order to the Supreme Court, which stayed the decision. A department memo Saturday told states that released the full benefits to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/states-told-trump-administration-undo-full-snap-benefits-paid-november" target="_blank">take back</a>&nbsp;a portion of them.</p><p>The bill would also direct money to the SNAP emergency contingency fund.</p><h2>Hemp ban</h2><p>Hemp farmers are sounding the alarm about a provision in the bill that they say would “effectively eliminate the legal hemp industry built under the 2018 farm bill,” according to a Sunday statement from the Hemp Industry and Farmers of America.</p><p>Lawmakers are “slamming the door on 325,000 American jobs and forcing consumers back to dangerous black markets,” the industry group’s executive director Brian Swensen said.&nbsp;</p><p>Swensen also added: “The hemp industry has been ready and willing to work on responsible regulations – age restrictions, testing requirements, proper labeling — but instead of collaboration, the industry is getting a misguided prohibition through backdoor appropriations deals.”&nbsp;</p><h2>House trepidation</h2><p>Several House Democrats, including a top appropriator, criticized the deal.</p><p>House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blamed Republicans for the proposal Sunday night in a statement, saying House and Senate Democrats have “waged a valiant fight” for the last seven weeks.</p><p>“It now appears that Senate Republicans will send the House of Representatives a spending bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits. As a result of the Republicans refusal to address the healthcare crisis that they have created, tens of millions of everyday Americans are going to see their costs skyrocket,” Jeffries said.</p><p>Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top House Democratic appropriator, said she did not agree to the release of the veterans and military construction bill as an attachment to the deal.</p><p>“Congress must invest in veterans, address the health care crisis that is raising costs on more than 20 million Americans, and prevent President Trump from not spending appropriated dollars in our communities,” DeLauro, D-Conn., said in a statement.</p><p>Rep. Angie Craig joined other House Democrats in slamming the Senate negotiations on social media.</p><p>“If people believe this is a ‘deal,’ I have a bridge to sell you. I’m not going to put 24 million Americans at risk of losing their health care. I’m a no,” said Craig, of Minnesota.</p>