America is now fighting ‘narco-terrorists’ with F-35s in the Caribbean to justify Trump’s need to bomb civilian boats in the ocean Trump will do anything to justify murder. We Got This Covered · Sep 30, 2025
Pete Hegseth had a lot to say when he summoned military leaders. Here are some facts and context Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a shift in military policy, emphasizing a return to traditional standards and a focus on "the warrior ethos." The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
This Dividend Stock Has Tripled in 2025: Is It Too Late to Buy Now? AngloGold Ashanti stock has more than tripled in 2025, piggybacking on the gold price rally. However, while investors could still be treated with decent dividends in the back half of the year, it might be prudent to take some profits off the table at these levels. Barchart · Sep 30, 2025
Senate Democrats vote down Republican bill to keep funding the government putting it on path to shutdown Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Virginia man who suffered heart attack while driving describes ‘miracle’ stroke of luck that saved his life His widow maker artery was at least 90 percent blocked in two different sections, the man said The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Civil rights agency drops a key tool used to investigate workplace discrimination The U.S. civil rights agency responsible for enforcing worker rights will stop investigating complaints about company policies that don’t explicitly discriminate but may disproportionately harm certain groups The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Federal agencies blame Democrats for looming shutdown in apparent Hatch Act violation Housing and VA departments attack ‘radical left’ despite law limiting political activities of government employees The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2025
Australian film producers and experts call Trump tariff proposal ‘bizarre’ and impossible to enforce US president threatens levy on all foreign-made films, but experts point out that the industry is global and Australia is intertwined with Hollywood The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025
Trump administration says Minnesota violates Title IX by allowing trans athletes in girls sports President Donald Trump's administration has accused Minnesota of violating federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Hegseth's decision on Wounded Knee medals sparks outrage in Native American communities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dashed the hopes of Native American communities that long sought the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Who Gets The Blame For A Government Shutdown, Republicans Or Democrats? Here's What Voters Say The odds of a government shutdown on Oct. 1 have increased with Democrats and Republicans unable to reach a temporary or long-term solution. Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025
Federal Court Rules Speech-Based Deportations of Non-Citizen Students and Academics Violate the First Amendment The decision is the most thorough in a line of recent court decisions reaching similar results. Reason · Sep 30, 2025
‘It could have been an email’: Viewers stunned by Hegseth and Trump’s bizarre Quantico speeches to military chiefs One defense official called the meeting a ‘waste of money,’ and another likened it to a ‘press conference’ The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025
Trump says $500m deal reached with Harvard to settle dispute US president says ‘Linda is finishing up the details’ but not clear whether university ready to announce agreement The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Democrats and GOP agree on one thing — a government shutdown is inevitable. What they’re saying and what you need to know NEWS ANALYSIS: Chuck Schumer wants to change the conversation, and John Thune wants to have it later. Donald Trump isn’t helping. The only thing they agree on: not giving an inch, writes John Bowden
The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2025 Why healthcare spending was at the center of the US government shutdown battle Democrats said they won’t vote for legislation unless Republicans reversed Medicaid cuts and extended subsidies
Marie Claire · Sep 30, 2025 Prince William Is "Absolutely Ready” to Step Up and Become King Early If Needed, Royal Expert Explains "I asked an aide if William is ready should his time as King come sooner than expected," royal expert Katie Nicholl said. "Their response was immediate."
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025 What Trump’s Gaza peace plan means for NZ’s stance on Palestinian statehood The situation in the Middle East is moving exceptionally fast. New Zealand and the international community had barely digested the debate about Palestinian statehood before United States President Donald Trump presented a 20-point peace plan for Gaza.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 CNN fact-checker spends four minutes debunking Trump’s multiple ‘lies’ in his speech to US military top brass The president spread falsehoods about his record on ‘settling’ wars, his predecessor, and the military itself
Reason · Sep 30, 2025 The Government Shutdown Won't Stop Trump's Immigration Enforcement Campaign The Department of Homeland Security will retain 95 percent of its employees if the government shuts down and remain funded in large part by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 30, 2025 Trump administration could process new DACA applications after Texas’ lawsuit paused enrollment If a judge accepts the plan, the Trump administration will reopen new applications for DACA for the first time in four years — but Texas applicants would no longer receive work permits.
Axios · Sep 30, 2025 Scoop: Schumer rallies Democrats as shutdown deadline looms The meeting of Senate Democrats on Tuesday was described by multiple sources as a motivational one, with lawmakers encouraging each other to hold their ground against the administration.
We Got This Covered · Sep 30, 2025 Kamala Harris calls Trump exactly what he is on book tour, and both the right AND far left are losing their minds When even your own side says you went too far...
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Photojournalist hospitalized after masked ICE agents throw reporters to the ground in New York immigration courthouse Officials want answers after series of violent incidents in Manhattan federal building: ‘What the hell are we doing here?’
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 OpenAI's Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of 'AI slop' OpenAI has launched a new social media app called Sora, aiming to capture the audience of short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram