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Senate passes shutdown-ending deal The House could clear the package for President Donald Trump’s signature by Wednesday.

Senate passes shutdown-ending deal

Senate passes package to end record government shutdown After 40 days, eight Senate Democrats broke with their party.

JUST IN: The Senate officially passed a bipartisan package to end the record-long government shutdown.

Senate moves toward deal to end shutdown, but hurdles remain The proposal under discussion doesn’t include more funding for ACA subsidies. If a bill passes the Senate, it needs the House to approve and President Donald Trump on board.

The Senate appeared to be moving toward securing enough support for a bipartisan deal to end the longest government shutdown in history.

The proposal excludes added ACA subsidy funding and still needs House approval and President Trump’s support.

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating U.S. beef prices President Donald Trump on Friday accused foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and asked the Department of Justice to open an investigation. Trump offered no proof to ...

President Donald Trump on Friday accused foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and asked the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
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Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland, Ore., Permanently With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters against the federal immigration crackdown were hampering President Trump’s policies.

President Trump overstepped his authority when he sought to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect the ICE office there, a federal judge ruled, issuing a permanent block on troop deployments to the city.

Federal judge permanently blocks Trump Guard deployment to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle No troops can be deployed to Portland, and Oregon troops will remain federalized for at least 14 more days.

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Column | 8 tips on how to help those in need by balancing kindness with caution The ongoing uncertainty over federal food assistance is affecting millions of Americans. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the calls for help.

Assisting someone going through a financial crisis, such as food insecurity, requires a careful balance of kindness and caution.

Here are some tips to make sure your generosity helps rather than complicates the situation:

Trump’s Gerrymandering War Has Stalled “None of this is good for Republicans,” one strategist said.

Yesterday’s election results cast doubt on the wisdom of the GOP’s gerrymandering war, Russell Berman reports. “None of this is good for Republicans,” one longtime GOP strategist told him.

Alex Ovechkin scores his 900th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals The NHL now has a 900-goal club. Charter member: Alex Ovechkin, of course. The Washington star pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against the St.

The NHL now has a 900-goal club.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career record in April.

In upset, Democrats win in PSC races that could affect Georgia Power bills

BREAKING: Democrats Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard dealt the GOP a significant blow Tuesday night, prying statewide seats away from Republican incumbents on the powerful Georgia Public Service Commission.

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BREAKING: Mamdani capped his campaign for NYC mayor with a historic win, defeating Cuomo in a contest closely watched by national Dems, Republicans and the White House.

He'll be the first Muslim mayor of NYC — and Trump's new foil ahead of the midterms. politi.co/3LthNzY

Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race • New Jersey Monitor The Associated Press projects Mikie Sherrill (D) has defeated Jack Ciattarelli (R) to become New Jersey's next governor.

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The Blue Jays take a 3-0 lead in Game 7!

White House Limits Media Access to West Wing Offices in Latest Indignity for the Trump Press Corps On Friday evening, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Press Secretary...

“They already kicked all the legitimate news organizations out of the Pentagon. Now they want to do the same thing here." talkingpointsmemo.com/news/white-h...

Trump touts Lincoln Bathroom overhaul featuring marble, gold fixtures The president unveiled the renovation project on his way to spend the weekend at his club in Mar-a-Lago as pressure mounts to reopen the government.

President Trump unveiled another White House design project: an overhaul of the Lincoln Bathroom, sharing images that highlight his choice of marble accented with golden handles on the bathtub, shower and toilet.

9 garlic recipes to ward off vampires and anyone else who drains you These are for anyone who always doubles the amount of garlic, no matter the recipe.

These dishes are for anyone who always doubles the amount of garlic, no matter the recipe.

What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President Vought is the architect of President Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies. Here are some key things to know about the D.C. insider who ...

Vought holds one of the most powerful jobs in D.C., and he’s used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government.

Here's what you should know about Trump’s shadow president.

East Timor formally admitted to ASEAN in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s East Timor has been formally admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the group’s first expansion since the 1990s.

East Timor has been admitted into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the group's first expansion since the 1990s.

This is a DC area food bank that has helped laid off and unpaid government workers. They need help. If you have a few bucks to spare consider this charity. www.capitalareafoodbank.org?utm_referrer...

Trump’s White House Demolition Threatens the American Idea Summarily smashing part of the building without telling people threatens the fundamental idea of the republic.

Summarily smashing part of the White House without announcing it “threatens the fundamental idea of the republic—government by the people and for the people, conducted in public view,” Jake Lundberg argues.

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts The sanctions are among the most significant measures that the United States has taken against the Russian energy sector since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

Breaking News: President Trump announced on Wednesday that he was imposing new sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term.

Senator Merkley Warns of Authoritarianism Under Trump in Nearly 23-Hour Speech The Oregon Democrat achieved a goal of topping the previous longest speech by a senator from his state.

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, concluded a marathon speech on the Senate floor Wednesday evening after 22 hours and 37 minutes, saying he was “ringing the alarm bells” on the arrival of authoritarianism under President Trump.

Trump’s special counsel nominee withdraws from confirmation hearing Paul Ingrassia withdrew from his upcoming confirmation hearing after a number of GOP senators said they would not back him following reports about racist texts.

Breaking news: Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, withdrew from his upcoming hearing after a number of GOP senators said they would not back him following reports about his racist texts.

Trump Live Updates: Latest on Government Shutdown and Putin Meeting Reversal

Breaking News: Paul Ingrassia, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, said he planned to formally withdraw his nomination due to lack of Republican support. His path began to unravel after a report that he sent a series of racist text messages.

What we know so far about Trump's trip to Asia At stake is nothing less than the future of the global economy, which could hinge on whether he’s able to calm trade tensions during an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get wrong. https://to.pbs.org/4ho7kls

NEW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated that Russia is unwilling to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine that does not result in Ukraine’s complete capitulation.

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 21, 2025: isw.pub/UkrWar102125

Eric Lu, an American, Wins International Chopin Piano Competition In Warsaw, a 27-year-old pianist from Massachusetts beat out 180 competitors to win what some call the Olympics of the piano world.

Eric Lu, a 27-year-old American classical pianist, won the top prize at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, beating out 180 competitors.

White House hits road block in effort to get top colleges to sign deal Six of nine universities that were asked to sign an agreement in exchange for funding advantages have rejected the offer ahead of Monday’s deadline for responses

Despite strong pressure from the Trump administration, colleges and universities, such as MIT and the University of Pennsylvania, are largely rejecting Trump's offer of preferential treatment for funding in exchange for compliance with his priorities.

Biden completes a course of radiation therapy for prostate cancer Former president’s spokesperson confirms Biden “rang the bell,” a tradition in cancer facilities to mark major milestones for patients, at the Philadelphia center.

Former president Joe Biden completed a round of radiation therapy Monday, as part of his treatment for prostate cancer.

Biden’s office announced in May that he had been diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease that had spread to his bones.

Giant, floating pumpkin races draw large crowds to annual event in Oregon Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin. The Portland suburb has hosted the event since 2004.

Giant, floating pumpkin races have drawn large crowds to the Oregon city of Tualatin.