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Republican, Democratic Leaders Dig In in Shutdown Standoff Ahead of Meeting With Trump
A government shutdown is ’totally up to the Democrats,‘ Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told NBC’s ’Meet the Press’ as Democrats press on healthcare.
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Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayoral Race
‘The campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign,’ Adams said.
At Least 1 Dead, 9 Injured in Shooting at Michigan Mormon Church
Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she is receiving briefings on the shooting.
Middletown Community Campus Holds First Arts and Culture Festival
A vibrant weekend of relaxation, art, and fun was held at Middletown’s revitalized psychiatric center.
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Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders as Government Shutdown Approaches
Funding for the federal government is set to run out after Sept. 30, after which point the government will enter a partial shutdown.
Oklahoma Education Chief Resigns to Lead Conservative Teachers’ Group
The Teacher Freedom Alliance, an entity of the Freedom Foundation, represents educators who oppose their local and national teachers’ unions.
San Diego Planning Commission Approves $3.9 Billion Midway District Redevelopment
The Midway District, long defined by outdated warehouses and strip malls, has been a focal point for revitalization.
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US Housing Deficit Hits New High Despite Building Surge
Home prices have grown much faster than incomes, putting ownership out of reach for millions of Americans.
Supreme Court Stays Ruling That Could Lead to Retrial of Death Row Prisoner
The 11th Circuit found prosecutors violated Alabama inmate Michael Sockwell’s constitutional rights.
ICE Officer Relieved of Duty for ‘Unacceptable’ Conduct After Shoving Woman to the Ground in Viral Video
‘The officer’s conduct in this video is unacceptable and beneath the men and women of ICE,’ DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.
What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? Here’s How It Could Affect You
During a shutdown, tasks considered ‘essential’ will still be carried out. But which operations come to a halt, and how does it affect public services?
$400 Inflation Refund Checks Now Being Mailed Out to 8.2 Million NY Households
The governor’s office announced the plan on Friday.
How Social Media Is Warping People’s Relationship With Violence
Real violence served by social media for entertainment is desensitizing America’s youth, experts warn.
Race-Based Redistricting Is Unconstitutional, DOJ Tells Supreme Court
The filing came as the court prepared to hear a challenge to Louisiana’s creation of a second black-majority congressional district.
Trump Says He Won’t Allow Israel to Annex West Bank
‘We’re getting pretty close to having a deal on Gaza and maybe even peace,’ the president said.
US Trade Deficit Shrinks Nearly 17 Percent in August
Imports retreated sharply, pushing the goods deficit to $85.5 billion and bolstering the case that tariffs are reweighting trade toward U.S. producers.
DOJ Moving Commuted Death Row Inmates to Supermax Prisons
Eight men have already been transferred to ADX Florence as Attorney General Pam Bondi says ’monsters’ who committed egregious crimes must be punished.
Online Platforms Could Face $1 Million Fines for Hateful Content Under California Bill Pending Governor’s Signature
The bill faced mixed support in both chambers, and critics have said the bill could lead to censorship and government overreach.
Trump Administration Agrees to Use Elon Musk’s AI Models
Federal agencies will have access to the Grok 4 and Grok 4 Fast service, which will be available for the next 18 months, officials say.
AI-Generated ‘Workslop’ Masquerades as Good Work, Ruins Productivity: Harvard Review
Employees were found to be generating ‘low-effort, passable looking work’ that simply increased the workload for other employees.
