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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. The federal government shutdown is now 38 days old, the longest in U.S. history. It's interrupted federal funding for the depression program known as SNAP. A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the SNAP program this month. The Trump administration has appealed this ruling. The shutdown is starting to affect air travel across the country. The federal aviation administration is gradually reducing air traffic by up to 10 percent. largely due to staffing shortages. NPR's Windsor-Johnston reports this could lead to longer waits. United and Delta Airlines are both allowing travelers to re-book flights without penalty, hoping to ease frustration if delays or cancellations spread. Aviation experts warned that even minor staffing gaps can ripple across the national air system, affecting everything from flight paths to baggage handling. Travel analysts say morning departures are generally less likely to be disrupted since delays tend to build later in the day. For now, airlines are urging passengers to plan ahead, arrive early, and keep a close eye on their flight status. Windsor Johnston

NPR News, Washington. Typically, the Labor Department releases its jobs reports today, but it won't because of the shutdown. A major outplacement firm is warning that last month was the worst October for job layoff notices in more than 20 years. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has attacked another boat in the Caribbean Sea. Three people were killed. Writing online last night, Hegg said the ledge to the boat was involved in drug trafficking, but he offered no evidence of his claim. President Trump says that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords. These normalized diplomatic ties between Israel and several Muslim countries during Trump's first term in the White House. But NPR's Franco Ordonez reports

Kazakhstan already has full diplomatic ties with Israel. The president declared the move as a major step toward building bridges across the world. At a dinner with Central Asian leaders, including Kazakhstan, Trump boasted that the administration is negotiating with other foreign leaders about joining. The Abraham Accords are very sought after right now. We're going to be announcing some very important countries that are joining. It's a largely symbolic move. The White House described it as a signal that the accord,

are alive and well in the second administration. Regional concerns over the war in Gaza has been a major impediment to attracting more signers to the agreement, including Saudi Arabia. Franco, Ordonias. NPR News. Republican congresswoman Elise Stefaniac says she'll run for governor of New York. Stefanik announced the news this morning by criticizing incumbent Democratic governor Kathy Hochel as the worst governor in the country. Hokel returned the criticism and said, quote, bring it on. You're listening to NPR News. The Congressional Budget Office says it's been hacked. It's possible saboteurs could have accessed important government information. A spokeswoman says the CBO identified the security

incident and has taken immediate action to contain it. The Congressional Budget Office offers nonpartisan analysis to congressional lawmakers during the budget process. Brazil's Congress has voted to exempt tens of millions of poor and middle-class workers from paying income tax. M.P.R. Carrie Khan reports the bill also increases taxes on more wealthy people in Brazil. The bill allows Brazilians an exemption from taxes, raising the limit the poor and middle class can make to the equivalent of about $900 U.S. a month. Previously, only those making less than about $500 a month were exempt. To make up the difference in lost income, the government will increase taxes on Brazil's top earners and their dividends. Supporters say it's common sense legislation, those who have less, pay less, those who have more, pay more.

President Luis Anasio Lula de Silva is set to sign the bill handing him a major political victory as he plans to run for re-election next year. Congress is still also looking to tax new outlets, including fintech companies and betting operators. Kerry Kahn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro. Officials in Vietnam say a typhoon has killed at least five people after made landfall yesterday. Typhoon Kalmagi had already blasted through the Philippines, killing at least 188 people there. The president of the Philippines has declared an emergency. That's because another typhoon is coming. This is NPR.