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"Keep fighting": Democratic lawmakers squeezed on government shutdown

This is Chuck Schumer

Inside the GOP's carpetbagger primary

Illustration of a map of Florida, with a social media notifications icon with an elephant pinned on the map near FL-19.
Updated Oct 2, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Why Trump and Republicans keep sharing videos of Democrats in sombreros

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to issue a proclamation on the 90th anniversary of Social Security and highlight his administration's efforts on the program. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Oct 2, 2025 - Health

FDA okays new generic abortion drug, outraging conservatives

Mifepristone tablets at a Wyo. abortion clinic

Hegseth's war on military "beardos" stirs religious, health concerns

Rows of senior military officials wearing green and blue uniforms look on during an address at Quantico.
Updated Oct 2, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump embraces Project 2025 after disavowing it during 2024 campaign

President Trump addresses senior military leaders during a gathering at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

What to know about Russ Vought, the shutdown's quiet power broker

Russ Vought, wearing a blue suit, blue shirt and striped tie, speaks.

Bessent says to "expect news" on tariff bailout for farmers on Tuesday

Bessent Vance and Trump seen in Oval Office
Updated Oct 2, 2025 - Energy & Climate

DOE ends billions in clean-energy awards after Vought post

DOE headquarters

Axios Vibes: Grocery price pain rises, in warning sign for Trump and GOP

AI video's empty new world

Three screenshots of videos from Sora featuring Pikachu, Sam Altman, Jesus and Mario

Why Mark Cuban says AI is "the great democratizer"

Mark Cuban and a woman seated on beige armchairs on a stage with a blue background displaying his name and titles: Co-Founder of Cost Plus Drugs & Small Business Advocate.

Trump admin uses government sites to blame Democrats for shutdown

President Trump, wearing a navy jacket with a US flag, white shirt and red tie, speaks into a black mic in front of the white stars and blue background part of a large US flag.

Bad Bunny could see ICE at Super Bowl show, Trump official suggests

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny poses for a photo, wearing a fully white outfit with a beige tie.
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