New York Times

1. As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Still Confronts Soaring Health Costs

   The central issue of the government closure remains unresolved, leaving Republicans under political pressure ahead of the midterms.

2. Trump Lauds ‘Very Big’ Shutdown Victory for G.O.P. in Veterans Day Speech

   The address mixed the traditional solemnity of the day with political arguments, as the president celebrated his efforts to remake the armed services into a “Department of War.”

3. Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends

   There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.

4. Some Kansas Republicans Resist Redistricting Efforts Amid Growing Skepticism

   The state’s top Republicans wanted to join President Trump’s push to redraw congressional maps. But plans for a special session fell apart when some lawmakers resisted.

5. Judge Rejects Utah’s Republican-Drawn Redistricting Map

   The judge instead adopted a map drawn by a centrist coalition. Democrats celebrated the ruling ahead of the 2026 midterms, but Republicans vowed to fight it.