Today’s Top Stories in the US, November 13, 2025

Government shutdown ends
Donald Trump signed a funding bill late Wednesday, officially ending the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history — a 43‑day stoppage. The Guardian+4WKMG+4euronews+4
The bill keeps government funding through January 2026, though key policy fights (notably health‑insurance subsidies) remain unresolved. Wikipedia+1
Federal workers are being ordered back, and agencies such as Smithsonian Institution are beginning reopening. ABC News+1

New Epstein‑related documents stir controversy
A batch of newly released emails suggests Donald Trump may have known about victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network — triggering pressure from Congress for full transparency. The Guardian+1
The United States House of Representatives is set to vote on a discharge petition next week aimed at forcing the release of full investigative files. The Guardian

Starbucks workers strike on “Red Cup Day”
More than 1,000 employees at about 65 stores across multiple states plan to strike during Starbucks’s annual holiday “Red Cup” promotion, demanding a new contract and better conditions. ABC News

U.S. mints its final penny
The United States Mint pressed the last one‑cent coins in Philadelphia, concluding more than 230 years of penny production in the U.S. The remaining coins will stay legal tender but no new ones will be made. ABC News

Flights and travel disruptions remain after shutdown
With the shutdown ending, airlines and federal agencies still face staffing shortfalls and reduced capacity. The Federal Aviation Administration had ordered flight cuts; normalization will take time. Wikipedia+1