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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to check Trump’s use of war powers against cartels

Senate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday that would have put a check on President Donald Trump's ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels after Democrats tried to counter the administration's assertion of presidential war powers to destroy vessels in the Caribbean.

The Harvest Super Moon BEAMS over the Bay Bridge.

This photo was taken by Kim Kowalewski on Monday night. With clearing skies, you can check out the moon again tonight. Moonrise is at 722p in DC. The moon will be about 98% full.

Wear a jacket... it's getting chilly out there!

Texas National Guard troops have arrived at an Army base in Illinois, a highly unusual deployment of one state’s Guard into another against the host state’s wishes.

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CENTCOM strike kills senior al-Qaida-affiliated attack planner The strike resulted in the death of Muhammad ‘Abd-al-Wahhab al-Ahmad, who was a member of Ansar al-Islam, an al-Qaida-affiliated terrorist group.

A strike conducted by U.S. forces in Syria killed a senior member of an al-Qaida affiliate.

With restoration complete, USS Arizona Memorial ready again for visitors Regular shuttle boat service to the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor has resumed after several months of preservation work that curtailed visitor access.

With restoration work complete, the USS Arizona Memorial is ready again for visitors.

Pacific Historic Parks announced funding last week to keep Pearl Harbor National Memorial sites operating during the federal government shutdown. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)

Johnson: "It's true that in previous shutdowns, many or most furloughed employees have been paid for the time they were furloughed, but there is new legal analysis - I don't know the details, I just saw a headline - but there are some legal analysts saying that might not be appropriate or necessary"

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Readers captured stunning views of Monday’s Harvest Supermoon — glowing above D.C.’s monuments, the Bay, and countryside scenes in Md and Va.
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Photos by Martin Radigan, David Enzel and Thomas Cluderay

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Furloughed federal workers are not guaranteed compensation, Axios reports The White House is not guaranteeing compensation for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are on forced time off during the government shutdown, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a White House memo.

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Rent, groceries on minds of US military families in Asia Pacific as government shutdown continues Americans with the U.S. military in the Pacific are concerned about how they will afford groceries and rent if the shutdown continues.

Americans with the U.S. military in the Pacific are concerned about how they will afford groceries and rent if the shutdown continues.

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Trump’s use of Guard may have lasting impact on cities and troops Historians and experts say the Trump administration’s efforts to deploy National Guard troops across the country could affect troop readiness, training and morale.

President Trump is taking National Guard deployments into unprecedented territory, seeking to send troops into multiple U.S. cities despite strong opposition.

Experts on the Guard say Trump’s efforts could affect troop readiness, training and morale.

How the government shutdown does, and does not, affect the military community Until the shutdown ends, troops will work without paychecks and federal websites and social media accounts will not be updated. Here’s what you need to know.

As the shutdown stretches into a second week, here are some common questions and answers about how it affects the military community.

A Gonzo Plan To Beat China With Giant Robot Boats Autonomous speedboat designer Saronic aims to use its fat warchest to build America’s largest shipyard and help the US to dominate commercial and military shipbuilding.

Autonomous speedboat designer Saronic aims to use its fat warchest to build America’s largest shipyard and help the US to dominate commercial and military shipbuilding.

Tomorrow’s planned Naval gun salute has been postponed indefinitely, presumably due to the federal government shutdown

The U.S. Capitol is pictured. Headline reads: "The U.S. Government Has Shut Down." Photo credit: Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times.

Breaking News: The U.S. government has shut down, after Congress failed to pass a bill to keep federal funding flowing. Hundreds of thousands of workers are set to be sent home without pay, and a wide range of federal programs will be disrupted.

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US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on Wednesday as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a long, grueling standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs.

The US government shut down much of its operations on October 1 as deep partisan divisions prevented Congress and the White House from reaching a funding deal, setting off what could be a standoff that could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs reut.rs/4nvyxF9

Government shuts down after Congress fails to reach a funding agreement Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open.

Much of the federal government is now shut down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on a funding plan to keep the government open. n.pr/42n1BWF

Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, observes Basic Airborne Course Sept. 04, 2025, at Eubanks Field, on Fort Benning, Georgia. (U.S. Army Photo by Daniel Marble)

Hundreds of generals and admirals are expected to be at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for a meeting called by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

What they will hear from Hegseth remains unclear.

President Donald Trump says he will also attend.

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Oregon leaders say Trump is deploying 200 National Guard troops within the state

Two hundred members of the Oregon National Guard are being placed under federal control and deployed to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities.

SWIFT and top global banks working on blockchain-based overhaul Global financial messaging network SWIFT and more than 30 global banks announced on Monday they were now working "at pace" on making cross-border payments instantaneous and on a system capable of handling the various new forms of digital money.

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What to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis

President Donald Trump called up 200 National Guard troops for deployment in Portland, Oregon, a move strongly opposed by the governor that immediately prompted a lawsuit saying Trump overstepped his authority.

South Korea to pilot visa free entry for Chinese tourist groups, CCTV reports South Korea will pilot visa free entry for Chinese tourist groups from September 29 to June 30 2026, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.

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‍Trump to attend meeting with top military leaders, Washington Post reports President Donald Trump will attend a meeting with U.S. generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, a rare gathering of the country's military leadership in one location, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing a planning document.

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'Backdoor' funding cuts possible by Trump administration, as Congress faces government shutdown With three days to go before a U.S. government shutdown, an advocacy group that tracks federal spending warns that about $8 billion approved by Congress for healthcare and education is at risk of going unused, held back by President Donald Trump's administration.

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