Nation and World
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
Oct 10, 2025 3:33 pm - WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to exert m...
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Thousands of Palestinians return to what's left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
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Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
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National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
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High tides raise flood risk in Carolinas as tropical storms churn in Atlantic and Pacific
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
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Israeli military says ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, raising hopes for ending the war
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White House declines to engage Democrats as shutdown drags into second week
Oct 09, 2025 8:29 pm - In the eight days since the government shut down, President Donald Trump and his allies have engaged in a furious public campaign against Democrats, blaming them for the closure, trolling political opponents online and urging party leaders to accede to their demands.Behind the scenes, Trump and his aides have still not engaged with Democrats at all. The stance comes despite the potential political ramifications of the closure, which polling has shown the public blames more so on Republicans than Democrats.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump