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A combative Bondi clashes with senators on Epstein, cases against Trump foes
Oct 07, 2025 9:10 pm - Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents.
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Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain
Oct 07, 2025 8:56 pm - President Donald Trump’s pledge Monday that he is open to a health care compromise that could end the government shutdown has Democrats keen to make a deal — and conservatives eager to blow it up.“I’d like to see a deal made for great health care,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, responding to questions about Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. He later wrote on his Truth Social platform that no deal would be possible until Democrats agree to end the shutdown, which Democrats say they will not do without an agreement on the subsidies.
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Russia hosts Taliban delegation and warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan
Oct 07, 2025 8:55 pm - MOSCOW — Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government Tuesday and issued a strong warning against a foreign military presence in the country. Spe...
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ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers
Oct 07, 2025 8:49 pm - The Trump administration has said immigration enforcement will “remain unchanged” through the government shutdown. Officers continue to arrest migrants; detention centers remain fully operational; and the government issued new contracts for additional migrant holding facilities just last week.
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Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims
Oct 07, 2025 8:10 pm - Furloughed federal workers are not entitled to automatic back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office claimed in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up tensions in Washington over the week-long closure.
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Cary police chief announces retirement
Oct 07, 2025 7:13 pm - Cary Police Chief Patrick Finlon is retiring after almost 12 years of serving in the leadership role.
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Eyeing redevelopment, Des Plaines agrees to purchase downtown building for $1.1 millionOct 07, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines officials ended an often frustrating fight with the owners of a vacant downtown building Monday by buying the property.
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‘Great fear and uncertainty’: Lake County leaders speak out against escalating ICE operationsOct 07, 2025 6:21 pm - Political and community leaders Tuesday vowed to stand firm against escalating ICE operations in Lake County saying the ongoing situation affects everyone.
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Lisle moves to purchase properties across from PrairieWalk PondOct 07, 2025 6:12 pm - Lisle is poised to spend more than $1.15 million to buy strategically located properties across from the PrairieWalk Pond and a splash water park.
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Amazon set to build high-tech service hub for delivery trucks in Arlington HeightsOct 07, 2025 6:05 pm - Amazon plans to construct two buildings on its Arlington Heights campus to facilitate repair of its delivery vehicle fleet. One of the buildings will house an automated inspection garage.