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Hegseth: Dealing with China’s Military Buildup Urgent While Time Remains
‘China’s unprecedented military buildup and its aggressive military actions speak for themselves,’ the Secretary of War said.
DNC Chair Ken Martin Rallies Democrats in Final Push Ahead of Key 2025 Races
Democrats intensify final push in New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, as RNC emphasizes turnout and election integrity.
Trump Admin Cuts Quota for Refugees, Prioritizes Afrikaners
The Department of Health and Human Services will handle the settlement of refugees, avoiding bureaucratic overlap with the State Department.
Democrats Excluded From Congressional Briefing on Boat Strikes, Warner Says
The Virginia Senator said ‘decisions about the use of American military force are not campaign strategy sessions.’
More US Parents Leave Work as Childcare Costs Outpace Inflation, BofA Reports
Childcare costs rose 5.2 percent year over year in September.
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New York Declares Emergency Over Looming Pause in Food Stamps
The governor’s office says $65 million in state funds will be allocated for emergency food assistance.
Federal Government to Bar Employers Engaged in Illegal Activities From Loan Relief Program
The Education Department said the new rules restore the taxpayer-funded program to its original purpose of supporting public workers.
San Jose Proclaims ‘Republic of China Day,’ Honors Taiwanese Community’s Contributions
Councilmember Peter Ortiz, who initiated the proclamation, described the effort as a tribute to the Taiwanese community’s spirit and achievements.
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Hearing for Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee Postponed After She Goes Into Labor
Dr. Casey Means had been slated to appear virtually before a Senate panel.
Vance Calls for Slowing Down Legal Immigration at Turning Point USA Event
Vance made the remarks while taking questions from students after delivering a speech at the University of Mississippi during a Turning Point USA event.
Troops Will Receive Next Paycheck Amid Shutdown, OMB Says
Troops get paid on the first of every month. Their Oct. 1 paychecks came from the Pentagon’s research and development fund.
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Says Unilever Blocked Palestinian-Themed Ice Cream
Cohen called on people to come up with the ingredients for the ice cream and a name for the product.
Trump Directs Pentagon to Start Testing Nuclear Weapons Again
The president said the United States would begin testing nuclear weapons ‘on an equal basis’ with tests conducted by adversaries.
Trump Says US to Share Nuclear-Powered Submarine Tech With South Korea
The move is a significant shift in U.S. policy on exporting guarded nuclear submarine technology.
Trump Says SNAP Benefits Will Be Solved for Next Month
The program, which provides food stamps to about 42 million people, is scheduled to run out of money on Nov. 1.
US Will Cut Troop Levels on NATO’s Eastern Flank, Romania Says
The move affects U.S. brigade elements stationed across several NATO countries, including in Romania.
Trump Touts Strong Economic Ties in Talks With Korean President, APEC Business Leaders
The president discussed trade, security, and shipbuilding on the last stop of his three-country tour of Asia.
Court Rules Trump Appointed US Attorney Holds Post Illegally
In a Tuesday ruling, a federal district judge in California ruled that acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has overstayed his legal tenure.
Republican Talk of Changing Filibuster to End Shutdown Ebbs
Many Republicans do not want to see the filibuster changed, something that Democrats pursued when President Joe Biden was in the White House.
States Sue Trump Admin to Try to Stop Suspension of Food Stamps
Twenty-five states and officials are suing the government over the looming shutdown of the federal food stamp program.
Texas Sues Tylenol Maker Over Allegedly Omitting Evidence of Autism Link From Marketing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is requesting that the court block Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue from deceptive advertising of Tylenol in Texas.
