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Trump, Patel Confirm FBI Special Agents Will Get Paid During Shutdown
The military will also be paid, according to the president.
Trump Admin Withholds $41 Million From California Over English-Language Trucking Rules
California officials denied failing to meet the new standards and said they require English language proficiency for commercial drivers.
Key Takeaways as US Government Shutdown Enters 3rd Week
Troops get paid, and Trump plans program closures as congressional leaders maintain their positions.
Government Shutdown Enters 15th Day—Regions Most and Least Impacted
Data shows that Washington, DC is feeling the brunt of the stalemate, with Hawaii listed second because of the large number of federal workers.
Florida Seizes 380 Pounds of Cocaine From Truck That Came From Mexico
Officials said the bust was a victory of the ‘whole of government’ approach to stopping drug trafficking.
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President Issues Memo Directing Pentagon to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown
Many U.S. troops were set to face their first missed paycheck on Oct. 15, as a federal government shutdown enters its third week.
Education Department Layoffs Impact Special Education, Civil Rights Functions
It’s unclear when school districts may experience delayed funding due to the lack of federal workers to process entitlements, experts say.
LA County Declares Local Emergency Over ICE Operations
The 4–1 vote would allow the county to enact an eviction moratorium for renters affected by federal immigration enforcement.
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Regional Food Bank Distributes Food to Highland Falls Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
West Point workers and families struggling from delayed paychecks receive free food.
US Firms Reluctant to Pass Tariff Costs to Consumers: Beige Book
The national labor market is stuck in a low-fire, low-hire environment.
Winter Energy Costs for Electric Heating Expected to Top Last Year’s Rate
The cost to heat homes using natural gas is expected to fall, according to the EIA.
South Carolina Reports More Measles Cases, Says Quarantine Is Working to Limit Spread
Five new cases have been confirmed, all in people who were exposed at schools and are quarantining at home.
US May Decouple From China If Rare Earths Dispute Persists: Bessent
The Treasury chief said Beijing’s rare earth export curbs are testing the world’s tolerance.
How the Fate of Trump’s Tariffs Policy Lies With the Supreme Court
Experts warn that a Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs could weaken America’s trade leverage, embolden China, and unsettle markets.
US Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Leader of Southeast Asian Online Scam Network
Governments of the United States and United Kingdom imposed coordinated sanctions against individuals and entities linked to the group.
Obama Weighs In on Democratic Party Strategy in Podcast Interview
On Marc Maron’s final episode, the former president said ‘better is good’ and warned that disengagement and moral superiority hurt the party.
USDA Is Airdropping Rabies Vaccines in 6 States This Month
Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia will receive oral vaccine baits.
GM to Take $1.6 Billion Hit as It Scales Back Electric Vehicle Operations
The automaker is cutting EV production and investments after weaker demand following U.S. policy changes.
New York AG Letitia James Speaks at Rally in First Appearance Since Indictment
‘You come for me, you got to come to all of us,’ James said at the rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
North Carolina GOP to Vote on New House Map, Adding to Nationwide Redistricting Battle
Phil Berger (R), who leads North Carolina’s Senate, said, ‘We are doing everything we can to protect President Trump’s agenda.’
Argentina’s Milei to Meet With Trump After US Finalizes $20 Billion Rescue Plan
Ties between Argentina and the United States deepen as the U.S. government finalizes a $20 billion economic rescue plan.
Trump–Xi Meeting Back on Track, Trade War De-escalating: Bessent
The Treasury secretary said Chinese officials had miscalculated, signaling potential disarray in their ranks.
