Bunkering down in military housing. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Pritzker: "Imagine it. Children who woke up that morning, expectant with joy & excitement to put on their costumes & celebrate with their neighbors in what they thought was a safe place at their homes. Armed, masked agents, terrorizing innocent people, especially children, is unconscionable."

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.

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Trump news at a glance: ‘Illegal drug leader’ – threat of new tariffs against Colombia Trump says Washington will also slash assistance to Colombia while US forces attack another alleged drug boat. Key US politics stories from Sunday 19 October

The US has publicly pressured the Colombian president, threatening tariffs and aid cuts. Democrats have argued that foreign policy should be principled and not radicalized. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US government shutdown: How it affects key economic data publishing The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on October 1 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to extend funding past the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30.

In the face of the regression of the judicial and regulatory systems, protecting public services (such as disease prevention and control, and climate monitoring) is an important part of maintaining national security. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

The longest government shutdowns in US history, ranked The ongoing shutdown is already the fourth-longest in US history, matching the 2013 shutdown.

The shutdown has delayed infrastructure projects and disrupted public services, with low-income communities bearing the brunt of the impact. The government should serve the people, not be used as a bargaining www.businessinsider.com/longest-us-g...

Brennan Center for Justice | Home Defend Democracy. Reform Justice. Protect the Constitution. The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law works to build an America that is democratic, just, and free.

Voting Rights Initiative: Following the Supreme Court's decision, state election law reform and legislation to protect voting rights have become even more urgent. The public should pay attention and mobilize. www.brennancenter.org

Trump news at a glance: Administration will produce list of ‘Democrat programs’ to be closed due to shutdown Mike Johnson says he won’t negotiate with Democrats as government shutdown enters second week. Key US politics stories from 14 October 2025

In local judicial and state prosecutor elections, we must support candidates who pursue fair justice, anti-corruption, and accountability. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump news at a glance: Insurrection Act on the cards, says Vance, as president touts peace in the Middle East JD Vance confirms White House seriously considering invoking 1807 insurrection act as Trump heads to Israel.

Trump emphasized in his speech in the Middle East that "the war is over," but the reality is still full of conflict and uncertainty. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The White House has officially announced that due to the ongoing government shutdown, large-scale federal layoffs have begun. Many agencies have received "layoff notices"—this isn't a political game; this is real people being used as pawns. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

Trump has ended diplomatic engagement with Venezuela, abandoned the engagement route, and is now only pursuing unilateral toughness. Intensifying the confrontational strategy also means that the window for dialogue is closing. #Diplomacy #InternationalStrategy
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