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The Latest: Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment

Oct. 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting “irreversible” cuts to programs important to Democrats. Rather than simply furlough employees, as is usually done during any lapse of funds, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt […]

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‘No one of her stature’: Conservationist Jane Goodall remembered in Canada

October 2, 2025

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Everybody in Washington hates a shutdown. Until you’re pushing for one

October 2, 2025

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Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and political punishment

October 2, 2025

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Newly elected Arizona lawmaker has yet to be sworn into office, as House Democrats welcome her

October 1, 2025

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Former New York Gov. Cuomo apologizes to Jewish community for his COVID-19 response

October 1, 2025

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Both parties blame each other on 1st day of government shutdown as tourist sites close

October 1, 2025

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Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out

October 1, 2025

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer casts doubt on a 2028 presidential bid

October 1, 2025

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Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review

October 1, 2025

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U.S. approves sale of mobile artillery rocket systems to Canada

October 1, 2025

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Jane Fonda revives Cold War-era activist group to defend free speech

October 1, 2025

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What polling shows about the politics of government shutdowns

October 1, 2025

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New York rapper who joined Trump at campaign rally sentenced to 5 years for attempted murder

October 1, 2025

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The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth’s approach runs counter to that

October 1, 2025

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Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown

October 1, 2025

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National parks will remain ‘generally’ open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed

October 1, 2025

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