Government website blames shutdown on "radical left," prompts ethics complaint

The Department of Housing and Urban Development posted a banner on its homepage Tuesday blaming the government shutdown on the "Radical Left."

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Judge removes Trump-appointed Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"

A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.

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White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.

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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 government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse

The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to 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 shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding

The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.

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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.

• Sep 30

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 will the 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 could 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.

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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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