Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council

Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.

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Why is the U.S. heading toward a government shutdown?

The government will shut down at 12 a.m. on Wednesday if lawmakers do not reach an agreement to extend government funding.

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Feds find more SIM cards in N.J. after disrupting network last week

Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.

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Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students

A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.

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Immigration officials outline plans to accept new DACA applicants

Federal immigration officials have revealed plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to new applicants to comply with a court order.

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Pfizer to lower some drug prices as White House builds "TrumpRx" website

Pfizer's CEO said President Trump's threat of tariffs motivated his company to take swift action.

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ACA tax credits for 22 million are at the center of the shutdown drama

With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.

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Government faces midnight shutdown deadline as Senate votes fail

The Senate failed to pass a House bill to keep the government open ahead of a midnight deadline. Follow live updates here.

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Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."

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Senate Democrats press DOJ to end taxpayer reimbursements of Jan. 6 rioters

A group of Democratic senators is asking the Justice Department to help prevent convicted U.S. Capitol rioters from being reimbursed by taxpayers for court-ordered fines.

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Louisiana seeks arrest of California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Louisiana is pursuing a criminal case against an out-of-state doctor accused of mailing abortion pills to a patient in the state, court documents filed this month revealed.

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Here's how Trump's proposed Gaza peace plan would work

President Trump floated a framework to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted — though it's unclear how Hamas will respond.

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Judge suspends Trump's plan to cut jobs at Voice of America's parent agency

A U.S. district judge in D.C. ruled that the U.S. Agency for Global Media cannot implement a reduction in force eliminating 532 jobs for full-time government employees.

• Sep 29

How would a government shutdown impact the U.S. military?

Active-duty troops and National Guard members on missions will continue to work with the promise of back pay after Congress passes legislation to fund the government.

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YouTube to pay $22 million for White House ballroom to settle lawsuit from Trump

YouTube will pay almost $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for suspending his account — most of which will support a planned White House ballroom.

• Sep 29

How would a government shutdown affect travel around the U.S.?

A prolonged government shutdown, as occurred in 2018, could lead to long lines at TSA checkpoints and economic losses, experts warn.

• Sep 29

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Bessent hires new chief of staff, two sources say

The treasury secretary's current chief of staff, Dan Katz, is heading to the International Monetary Fund.

• Sep 29

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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty

An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.

• Sep 29

Labor Dept. says a government shutdown could delay Friday's jobs report

The agency's Bureau of Labor Statistics would suspend operations if the U.S. government shuts down this week, potentially delaying key economic reports.

• Sep 29

Prepare to pay more for furniture and home remodels under new tariffs

While the tariffs will impact everyone to some degree, experts say more of the pain will be felt by lower-income consumers.

• Sep 29

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