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Trump Blames Democrats As Federal Layoffs Begin: 'They Started This Thing'

The Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers across several agencies on Friday, the 10th day of the U.S. government shutdown.

Benzinga

Trump completes ‘semiannual’ physical before traveling to Middle East

White House had described doctor visit as ‘routine yearly checkup’ although president had annual physical in April

The Guardian - US

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

Axios

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Trump officials say "substantial" federal worker layoffs have begun

Russell Vought announced the cuts Friday.

Axios

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put condition on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources

The Independent UK

Trump Won't Invoke the Insurrection Act—As Long As He Can Use the National Guard However He Wants

If the courts try to enforce legal limits on the president's military deployments, he can resort to an alarmingly broad statute that gives him more discretion.

Reason

The mortgage fraud case against Letitia James is ‘bupkis’, experts say

‘Are you really going to believe the attorney general of New York would commit this over $600 a year?’ says one lawyer

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Congress erupts at Trump's shutdown mass firings: "This is a disaster"

Democrats are warning that Trump officials who carry out the layoffs could be prosecuted.

Axios

Democrats fume as Mike Johnson cancels more House votes: "They should be ashamed"

"Who's writing their talking points," said one senior House Democrat, "Marie Antoinette?"

Axios

"This gets real": GOP escalates shutdown fight with rescissions, layoffs

A fresh effort to claw back congressionally approved spending could threaten the little progress made toward reopening the government.

Axios

White House Says 'Substantial' Shutdown Layoffs Have Begun

The White House said Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal workers as President Donald Trump sought to amp up pressure on opposition Democrats to end a government shutdown that has crippled public services.

International Business Times

How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James

Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration

The Independent UK

New York Democrats rally behind Letitia James day after indictment for mortgage fraud

Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul among party members decrying president’s ‘weaponization’ of justice department

The Guardian - US

Virginia governor candidates trade barbs in fiery election debate

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears presses Abigail Spanberger over fellow Democrat’s ‘abhorrent’ texts

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The Independent UK

What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis and other cities

National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee

The Guardian - US

White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

AFL-CIO fights issue in court as union leader warns of ‘devastating effects’ for Americans

The Guardian - US

National guard troops seen on Memphis streets as Trump faces legal challenges

Court to rule on whether president can deploy guard in Portland, Oregon, against mostly small, nightly protests

International Business Times

Everything We Know About The New IRS 2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets

The Internal Revenue Service announced changes to over 60 tax provisions that are expected to save Americans more money for the tax year 2026.

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Benzinga

Trump's Fed Chair Shortlist Narrows To Five Doves: Who Are They?

Following a series of intense interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly cut President Donald Trump's list of Federal Reserve chair candidates to down to five, from an initial pool of eleven.

Benzinga

'Tax Breaks For Billionaires. A Death Sentence For Older Americans'—Bernie Sanders Says Trump Wants To Cut Social Security For Disabled Seniors

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is once again sounding the alarm about what he calls a dangerous shift in federal priorities under President Donald Trump. In a recent post on X, Sanders warned that “millions of older disabled Americans are struggling to survive,” and claimed that Trump “wants to completely deny…

Latin Times

Hillary Clinton Claims Trump Admin Has 'No Idea' If The Boats Targeted In The Caribbean Are Actually Carrying Drugs

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed the Trump administration has "no idea" if the boats being targeted in the Caribbean are actually carrying drugs

Reason

Deploying Troops to American Cities Is an Assault on the Constitution

Federal troops are also ill-suited to handle local policing issues.

International Business Times

Government Shutdown Drags Into Another Week as Political Stalemate Deepens

The Senate once again failed to advance either party's funding plan. The Republican-led House proposal, which sought to extend government operations for seven weeks, fell short in a 54 to 45 vote.

The Guardian - US

After uproar, Pete Hegseth clarifies Qatari air force facility in Idaho is not a foreign base – as it happened

Earlier, Pentagon chief shared that location would host ‘contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots’. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Stephen Miller is the most dangerous man in the Trump administration

In the White House deputy chief of staff, we see that Maga will not simply end with Trump. We must keep our eyes on Miller

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