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Trump Moves to Slash Funds, Threaten Layoffs as Government Shutdown Enters Third Day
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its third day Friday with little sign of resolution, as Democrats pressed for health care subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act and President Donald Trump signaled he was prepared to leverage the funding lapse for sweeping cuts and layoffs across federal agencies. 
The U.S. government shutdown stretched into its third day Friday with little sign of resolution, as Democrats pressed for health care subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act and President Donald Trump signaled he was prepared to leverage the funding lapse for sweeping cuts and layoffs across federal agencies. -
Trump Unveils Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu Signs On—Warns Israel Will “Finish the Job” if Deal Fails
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war during a White House appearance, placing fresh pressure on Hamas to accept a framework that would pause fighting, free hostages and stand up a temporary technocratic administration in the enclave. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war during a White House appearance, placing fresh pressure on Hamas to accept a framework that would pause fighting, free hostages and stand up a temporary technocratic administration in the enclave. -
Trump Weighs Tomahawk Missile Transfer to Ukraine as Russia Warns of Retaliation
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to approve Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would significantly escalate Kyiv's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and potentially shift the trajectory of the war. 
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to approve Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, a move that would significantly escalate Kyiv's ability to strike deep into Russian territory and potentially shift the trajectory of the war. -
Eric Adams Ends Mayoral Bid, Clearing Way for Cuomo–Mamdani Showdown
New York Mayor Eric Adams ended his independent re-election campaign on Sunday, a dramatic reversal that clears one obstacle for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo but leaves Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead in the race to lead the nation's largest city. 
New York Mayor Eric Adams ended his independent re-election campaign on Sunday, a dramatic reversal that clears one obstacle for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo but leaves Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead in the race to lead the nation's largest city. -
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon Named in 8,500 Epstein Files Released by House Oversight Democrats
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are among high-profile names listed in Jeffrey Epstein's personal schedules and travel records made public Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, marking the latest release of files from the panel's ongoing investigation into the government's handling of Epstein's case. 
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are among high-profile names listed in Jeffrey Epstein's personal schedules and travel records made public Friday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, marking the latest release of files from the panel's ongoing investigation into the government's handling of Epstein's case. -
James Comey Indicted on Two Felony Counts; Trump Celebrates as Political Firestorm Erupts
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, a stunning legal twist in the yearslong battle between the former bureau chief and President Donald Trump. 
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, a stunning legal twist in the yearslong battle between the former bureau chief and President Donald Trump. -
Trump White House Orders Agencies to Ready Mass Firing Plans as Shutdown Nears
The White House is instructing federal agencies to prepare sweeping reduction-in-force plans that could lead to permanent job cuts if the government partially shuts down on Oct. 1, intensifying a showdown between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats over government funding. 
The White House is instructing federal agencies to prepare sweeping reduction-in-force plans that could lead to permanent job cuts if the government partially shuts down on Oct. 1, intensifying a showdown between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats over government funding. -
White House Calms H-1B Panic, Confirms $100K Visa Fee Applies Only to New Applicants
Thousands of H-1B visa holders rushed back to the United States this weekend amid confusion over President Donald Trump's executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new visa petitions. By Saturday evening, a White House official clarified that the rule would apply only to new applicants and not to existing visa holders or renewals - an announcement that calmed a wave of corporate travel advisories and canceled flights. 
Thousands of H-1B visa holders rushed back to the United States this weekend amid confusion over President Donald Trump's executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new visa petitions. By Saturday evening, a White House official clarified that the rule would apply only to new applicants and not to existing visa holders or renewals - an announcement that calmed a wave of corporate travel advisories and canceled flights. -
Trump to Impose $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Applications, Orders Wage Rule Overhaul - Report
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a proclamation imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a sweeping change to the U.S. temporary worker program that could sharply curtail its use by technology companies and outsourcing firms. President Donald Trump is preparing to sign a proclamation imposing a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, a sweeping change to the U.S. temporary worker program that could sharply curtail its use by technology companies and outsourcing firms. -
House Passes GOP Spending Bill 217-212, Senate Democrats Poised to Block as Shutdown Nears
The House of Representatives on Friday narrowly passed a Republican-backed stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded through Nov. 21, escalating a high-stakes clash with Senate Democrats just days before the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline. 
The House of Representatives on Friday narrowly passed a Republican-backed stopgap bill to keep the federal government funded through Nov. 21, escalating a high-stakes clash with Senate Democrats just days before the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline.
