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Mike Johnson’s Spending Plan Faces Collapse Amid Growing GOP Rebellion Over Shutdown Risks
House Speaker Mike Johnson's initial attempt to avert a government shutdown appears increasingly likely to fail this week, as opposition within his own party continues to grow. Johnson, who proposed a six-month continuing resolution (CR) tied to the controversial Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, is now facing resistance from both ends of the Republican spectrum, threatening the passage of his budget strategy. 
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Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Faces Partisan Showdown Over Funding and Voting Laws
As Congress returns to Washington after a six-week summer recess, lawmakers are immediately confronted with a familiar yet urgent challenge: preventing a government shutdown. 
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First U.S. Human Case of Bird Flu Without Animal Contact Raises Concerns Among Health Officials
U.S. health officials have confirmed a new case of bird flu in a Missouri resident, marking the first instance in the country where the virus has been detected in a human with no known contact with animals. 
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Trump Threatens Global Trade with 100% Tariff on Non-Dollar Nations: Experts Warn of Economic Disaster
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial new trade policy that could have far-reaching economic consequences. During a campaign rally in Wisconsin on Saturday, the Republican presidential nominee vowed to impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that abandon the U.S. dollar in international trade. 
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As Trump Media Shares Plummet, Former President’s Wealth Takes a $4 Billion Hit
Former President Donald Trump's social media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), is facing a steep decline in market value, erasing billions of dollars from Trump's net worth and casting doubt on the company's future. The stock, which trades under Trump's initials as DJT, has seen its value plummet nearly 70% since its peak earlier this year, wiping out approximately $4 billion in potential wealth for Trump. 
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'Too Old' Donald Trump Accused Of 'Mental Decline' After Calling Elon Musk 'Leon' At Wisconsin Rally
Former President Donald Trump, 78, faces criticism for 'mental decline' after referring to Elon Musk as 'Leon' during a rally in Wisconsin. 
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California Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations as Record Heat and Unpredictable Weather Compound Crisis
As wildfires rage across California and Nevada, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes, facing a dual threat of rapidly spreading flames and a record-breaking heatwave. The most alarming of these fires, the Line Fire, has consumed more than 17,000 acres in San Bernardino County since it ignited on Thursday, prompting a state of emergency declaration from California Governor Gavin Newsom. 
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Houthi Rebels Shoot Down Another U.S. MQ-9 Drone in Yemen; U.S. Responds with Airstrikes
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Sunday that they successfully shot down a U.S.-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country's contested Marib province. This incident marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where the Houthis have intensified their military operations, particularly since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. The U.S. military, while acknowledging the Houthi claim, stated that it had "received no reports" of any American drones being downed over Yemen. 
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Harris and Trump Neck-and-Neck in Pennsylvania as Debate Nears, Battleground States Tighten
As the first and potentially only debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump looms on the horizon, the 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be a nail-biter. A series of polls released on Sunday reveal a deadlock between the two candidates, both nationally and in key battleground states, signaling a closely contested election. 
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Georgia School Shooter's Chilling Apology Revealed as Mother’s Desperate Warning to School Goes Unanswered
New details have emerged that paint a chilling picture of the events leading up to the tragedy. The mother of the 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray, reportedly called the school to warn of an impending "extreme emergency" mere moments before her son allegedly opened fire, killing four people and injuring nine others. 
