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IRS Walks Back Memo Guaranteeing Back Pay for Furloughed Employees
The White House ‘will provide further guidance on this issue, you will be updated accordingly,’ the agency says.
Moody’s Says 22 States Are Already in Recession Despite Strong Overall GDP
Moody’s said debt, slowing wage growth, and fading job creation are squeezing lower- and middle-income households despite strong headline numbers.
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White House Announces Federal Layoffs Have Started Amid Shutdown
The White House Office of Management and Budget director announced the decision on Friday.
First Lady’s Effort Helped Reunite 8 War-Displaced Children With Their Families
Efforts to see children reunited with their families accelerated after the first lady sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August seeking his as
US Consumers Shrug Off Government Shutdown, Sentiment Little Changed: UMich Survey
The one-year inflation outlook improved slightly, the monthly survey found.
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Trump Signs Proclamation Reinstating Columbus Day
The president said the national flag will be displayed on all public buildings on Columbus Day.
Conservative Student Sees Healing Opportunity in Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
A recent survey highlighted the state of freedom of speech on 257 college and university campuses across the United States.
Oakland Police Chief, City’s 11th in 15 Years, Will Step Down in December
Chief Floyd Mitchell, tapped to serve as leader in May 2024, gave no reason for his decision. The mayor said crime has dropped on his watch.
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Air Traffic Controllers Skipping Work Amid Shutdown Will Be Fired: Transportation Chief
More than 50 percent of flight delays can now be attributed to controller staffing shortages, he said.
US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
New York AG Letitia James Indicted on Federal Charges
James has denied wrongdoing and said she ‘will fight these baseless charges aggressively.’
Netanyahu Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize Over Israel–Hamas Deal
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced on Oct. 10 in Norway.
Trump to Undergo Medical Exam at Walter Reed
It will be the president’s second exam since returning to office. The White House said he will also meet with troops at the military base during his visit.
Man Arrested With More Than 200 Handmade Explosives Outside DC Church: Police
The incident occurred on Oct. 5 during the Archdiocese of Washington’s annual ‘Red Mass.’
Senate Again Rejects Funding Bills as Shutdown Enters Second Week
It is the sixth vote that has failed in the Senate to restore government funding.
Judge Orders HHS to Rescind Changes to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
The judge sided with affiliates of Planned Parenthood.
Van Epps Wins Special GOP Primary in Tennessee Race to Replace Mark Green’s House Seat
Van Epps is a former Tennessee commissioner of General Services and was endorsed by both President Donald Trump and former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.).
Amid Violent Anti-ICE Protests, Blue States in Standoff Over National Guard Deployment
Portland and Chicago are fighting the deployment of federal troops to support ICE operations, while Memphis welcomes assistance in fighting crime.
Film on China’s Illicit Organ Trade Sparks Concern Among DC Audience
‘I cannot believe that I didn’t know anything about this until today,’ one audience member stated. ‘How do we get this film out?’
