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Another bill that would end the federal government shutdown has been shot down in the Senate. The Republican-backed measure failed to be passed for a ninth time on Wednesday. It came after President Trump said he will cut programs favored by Democrats, with a full list of targeted programs expected Friday.        President Trump is touting his efforts to combat crime in U.S. cities. Alongside FBI Director Kash Patel at the White House, Trump said crushing violent crime is the top priority of the FBI. He said the FBI has arrested thousands of violent criminals so far.        Trump administration's layoff of federal workers during the shutdown is hitting a road block. Susan Illston, a President Clinton-appointed judge, blocked the layoffs, calling them "politically motivated." Unions asked the federal court to block the move, calling the firings illegal. Her decision is expected to be appealed by the White House.        Temporary restraining orders blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland are being extended. A federal judge issued the ruling Wednesday as the two orders were set to expire this week. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering a stay from the federal government that could allow the troops to be deployed.        Average American new car buyers are paying record high amounts. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average buyer paid just under 50-thousand-and-100-dollars in September, which is the first time the figure has ever topped the 50-thousand-dollar mark. The record high is being paid despite automakers and dealers offering new discounts and incentives.        The MLB Postseason rolls on tonight. The Mariners will host the Toronto Blue Jays in Seattle tonight for game three of the American League Championship Series. Seattle holds a two games to none lead. In the NLCS, the Dodgers took a two-to-nothing series lead last night with the series now coming back to Los Angeles.       

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