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FEMA Suspends Emergency Preparedness Funds Until Population Counts Are Updated
More than two million illegal immigrants have been deported or self-deported since Trump’s second term began in January.
Another Appeals Court Upholds Block on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether the president’s policy comports with the 14th Amendment.
Would-Be Justice Kavanaugh Assassin Gets 8-Year Prison Term
Nicholas John Roske apologized to the Supreme Court justice and his family at the Oct. 3 sentencing hearing.
California’s Carpool Lane Perk for EV Drivers Ends; 60-Day Grace Period Starts
During the grace period, CHP officers will pull drivers over and inform them of the policy changes, but fines starting at $490 will begin on Dec. 1.
Berkshire Hathaway Votes to Split Chair and CEO Roles Ahead of Leadership Change
The move was expected after Warren Buffett announced in May his plans to step down from the CEO post.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced to More Than 4 Years in Prison
The embattled music mogul was convicted back in July on two charges related to interstate prostitution.
Chevron Refinery Fire Under Control, Could Impact California’s Gas Supply
The fire broke out in a jet-fuel processor at the refinery.
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Missouri Democrat Cori Bush Launches Bid to Reclaim House Seat
Once a member of ‘The Squad,’ Bush was defeated in 2024 by a challenger backed by pro-Israel groups.
Government Shutdown Could Delay Yearly Social Security Payment Announcement
Because the Bureau of Labor Statistics is closed and won’t release reports, the yearly cost-of-living adjustment could be delayed.
Pritzker Criticizes Illinois ICE Actions
The Illinois governor demanded a public Q&A from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and set designated protest zones near an ICE facility in the Chicago-area.
Top Air Force General Announces Retirement for Personal and Family Reasons
Bussiere’s resignation comes two months after the former Air Force chief of staff, Gen. David Allvin, announced he would step down.
Amid High-Tech Arkansas Lithium Boom, a New Business Emerges From (Chicken) Scratch
Lafayette County has an abundance of ‘litter’—a fertilizer mix of chicken products, straw, and more—that has potential as an energy source.
Students Hold Walk-Out Protest Over California School Bathroom Policy
California law allows transgender students use girls’ restrooms. Opponents said the U.S. government should start pulling federal funding based on Title IX.
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.
