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US Strikes Another Narco-Trafficking Boat Near Venezuela Coast, Hegseth Announces
‘Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike, and no US forces were harmed in the operation,’ the Pentagon chief says.
Biden’s Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling Was Illegal: Judge
Trump reversed the ban after taking office.
Putin Says US Tomahawk Supply to Kyiv Would Be Dangerous Escalation
Kyiv formally requested the Tomahawks, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the U.S. government is reviewing the request.
Supreme Court Takes Up Exxon Mobil’s Lawsuit Over Seized Cuban Assets
A federal appeals court had determined that the company’s lawsuit could not proceed under a 1996 law.
No Tangible Plan for ICE at Super Bowl: White House
Department of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski said this week that “ICE will have enforcement at the Super Bowl for the Bad Bunny halftime show.”
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CDC Says 98 People Sickened in Norovirus Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship
So far in 2025, there have been 19 gastrointestinal outbreaks on cruise ships, the agency says.
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Illegal Immigrants and Federal Health Benefits: What to Know
Republicans say Democrats are seeking free health care for those who entered the country unlawfully. Democrats say they’re misrepresenting the facts.
Judge Recuses Himself in Lawsuit Over Trump’s Deployment of Troops in Oregon
The federal judge, Michael Simon, is married to a Democratic congresswoman who has criticized the deployment plan.
First State Opts in to Federal School Choice Tax Incentive
Several states with existing tax credits for school vouchers could decide based on the success of their own programs.
DHS Proposes to Partially Reopen New DACA Applications Amid Pending Lawsuit
Under the plan, DHS would begin accepting new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals applications in all 49 states except Texas.
White House Says Federal Layoffs Likely in the Thousands Amid Government Shutdown
The comment was made as members of Congress take a break on Oct. 2 for Yom Kippur.
Homeland Security Removes 5 TSA Officials Over Biden-Era Watchlist
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said that Trump was making good on his promise to ‘end the weaponization of government against the American people.’
Vance Predicts Shutdown Won’t Last Long as Democrats Begin to Split
The vice president said he’s focused on securing five additional Democratic votes.
Taiwan Wouldn’t Agree to 50-50 Chip Production Split With US: Negotiator Says
Taiwan’s world-leading chip industry is considered vital for self-defense and garnering international backing in the event of a potential Chinese invasion.
Impact of Government Shutdown on Social Security: What to Know
Checks will keep coming for 70 million Americans, although some agency services will pause as thousands of employees are furloughed.
Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Argument Over Trump’s Fed Firing
The court let Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook stay in office pending oral argument in January.
Missouri Governor Authorizes National Guard to Assist ICE Operations
Missouri National Guard troops are authorized to assist ICE until Sept. 30, 2026, the governor’s office stated.
Parents of Autistic Children Say Focus on Tylenol, Autism Is a Positive Step
On Sept. 22, officials did not say that vaccines are a cause of autism, but they didn’t rule out making such an announcement in the future.
