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Trump Declares 'Armed Conflict' With Drug Cartels

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in "armed conflict" with drug cartels, his administration said in a notice sent to Congress after recent strikes on boats off Venezuela.

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025

Republican Rep. Backs Trump Declaring U.S. Is In 'Non-International Armed Conflict' With Cartels: 'Until The End'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he backs President Donald Trump's decision to declare that the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict" with cartels as it will help the administration "annihilate the Cartel de los Soles led by Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela."

Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025

Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts say

According to one report, each week of shutdown could cost up to $7bn, with another suggesting a $15bn loss in GDP

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

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Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Trump embraces Project 2025 after disavowing it during 2024 campaign

Trump said he's meeting with co-architect of Project 2025 Russ Vought despite denying any knowledge of it.

Axios · Oct 2, 2025

Federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown in potentially illegal move

Departments and staff are using out-of-office emails and websites to engage in partisan political activity

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Stephen A. Smith Had Surprisingly Measured Reaction to Shedeur Sanders's Miming Interview

Sort of out of character for the 'First Take' host?

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2, 2025

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Turning the Government Shutdown Into a Fight About the Filibuster Is a Terrible Idea

Democrats should use the shutdown to curb the Trump administration's worst authoritarian abuses, not to try to goad Republicans into eliminating an important check on executive excess.

Reason · Oct 2, 2025

Trump sees ‘unprecedented opportunity’ to punish Democrats as shutdown enters day two

Republicans and Democrats engage in war of words as White House also uses impasse to cut government spending

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Mexican cartel leader gripes to CNN that Trump is making it hard to do his job

The Sinaloa cartel - declared a foreign terrorist organization under Trump - is one of the largest producers and traffickers of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the U.S.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Slash and burn: Trump budget chief relishes chance to cut, fire and cancel

Russ Vought, architect of rightwing Project 2025, has been waiting for his moment to pursue deep cuts to government

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

What is the 25th Amendment And Could It Remove President Trump From Office? What You Need to Know

The 25th Amendment allows removal of a US president deemed unfit for office, but its high threshold and political barriers make Trump's ouster virtually impossible despite renewed calls from critics.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025

The shutdown's quiet power broker: What to know about Russ Vought

The Trump White House turns to Vought for mastery of the bureaucracy.

Axios · Oct 2, 2025

Madison Cawthorn Political Comeback: Disgraced Congressman, 30, Claims Charlie Kirk's Assassination Inspired Bid for Florida Seat

Madison Cawthorn, the scandal-hit former North Carolina congressman, has announced a political comeback in Florida's 19th District, invoking Charlie Kirk's assassination as inspiration for his controversial bid.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025

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Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025

Democratic Rising Star Outraises Colin Allred After Announcing Texas Senate Run

State Rep. James Talarico, a rising star in the Democratic party, has outraised Colin Allred in the three weeks since announcing a Senate run in Texas

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Federal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one

Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage

The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025

Republican Carlos De La Cruz announces run for redrawn 35th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz's brother is the latest to enter a GOP primary field vying for the San Antonio-area district newly gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 2, 2025

UT-Austin considering offer to adopt Trump priorities for funding advantages

The funding deal would reportedly ask the university to adopt a stricter definition of gender and a tuition freeze, among other conditions.

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Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

Shutdown Hits Growth And Hurts American Workers, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown is more than a political standoff — it’s a direct threat to economic momentum and American livelihoods.

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Trump offers top universities funds if they boost conservative ideas

Brown and MIT among nine schools told to back conservative views or risk losing federal support, sparking free speech fears

Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025

Democrats Are Failing To Recover Latino Support Even As They Sour On Trump: Poll

Despite being much more disapproving of President Donald Trump since he took office, especially due to the handling of the economy, few Latinos are unlikely to withdraw their support for the Republican party, according to a new poll

International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025

Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Democrats Over US Government Shutdown

Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown.

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Husband of judge who blocked ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ shutdown has ties to DeSantis

Barbara Lagoa’s husband, Paul Huck, is an attorney whose law firm has business with the Florida government

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened

President says ‘I want to survive’ when asked about his plans for 2026 in interview with OAN television network

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025

First Thing: Vance uses false claims to blame shutdown on Democrats as White House touts imminent layoffs

Democrats reject ‘Republican lies’ as both parties try to pin the shutdown blame on each other. Plus, Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla

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