In shutdown, no mercy for federal workers
President Donald Trump’s demolition of government is empowered by the maneuver.
Day: October 3, 2025
US In “Armed Conflict” With Drug Cartels, Trump Tells Congress
President Donald Trump has determined the United States is engaged in “a non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, according to a document notifying Congress of its legal justification for deadly U.S. strikes on boats off Venezuela.
Where’s the missing $17 trillion? Lawmaker says Trump must reveal what he’s done with new investment bonanza he keeps boasting about
President has repeatedly claimed his global tariffs have caused companies to expand operations or move business to the U.S.
The government is shutting down. Immigration courts are wide open
Deportations continue despite federal shutdown imperiling other immigration services
Schumer warned a shutdown would hand Project 2025’s architect ‘freedom’ to slash the government. So why did he do just that?
Nearly everything Schumer warned about in March has come to fruition, Eric Garcia writes. So what changed?
Manchester Synagogue Attack Fuels Fears of Antisemitism in Britain
In the hours after an attack, a blanket of fear and grief fell over synagogues and Jewish community centers across the country.
On eve of sentencing, Combs tells judge he was ‘broken to my core’ and felt he’d be better off dead
On the eve of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs says he is a new man after realizing he was “broken to my core” and wondering if he was better off dead after his arrest last year.
WA loses over $1B in federal funding for clean energy projects
The federal spending cuts are part of an effort announced this week by the White House to scale back spending in Democratic states on clean energy projects.
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era – Reuters
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era ReutersJapan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it? CNNJapanese politics heats up The EconomistRi…
Dfat liaising with Israel after Australians reportedly detained – as it happened
This blog is now closedDfat officials en route to Israeli prison after Australians on pro-Palestinian flotilla reportedly detainedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOpposition leader Sussan Ley has expressed her “grief and shock…