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Nearly half the roughly 2,450 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., amid President Trump’s crackdown on crime are reportedly set to leave the city later this fall. Authorities in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia — which have sent a combined 1,131 troops to contribute to Trump’s federal law enforcement initiative —…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised President Trump’s peace-building efforts Friday, citing his involvement in brokering a peace deal between Israel and Hamas.  “He’s really doing a lot to resolve such complex crises that have lasted for years and even decades,” Putin said at a summit of former Soviet Union countries in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.  His remarks…
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“Listen, Donald Trump is the president of peace, and no one could have gotten us to this point that he’s gotten us to,” Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) said

(NewsNation) — Thousands of displaced Palestinians began the journey home to northern Gaza on Friday after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire went into effect. Fadel Mghari, a freelance photojournalist based in Gaza, captured the moments after the ceasefire was announced in the Netzarim Axis, near the Mediterranean Sea. Also referred to as the Netzarim Corridor, the roughly…
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The White House said Friday it had started laying off federal workers, following through on a threat to carry out reductions in force (RIFs) amid an ongoing government shutdown. “The RIFs have begun,” Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought posted on social platform X. An OMB spokesperson confirmed the layoffs had started “and they…
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Mark Bray, an assistant professor of history at Rutgers University who was nicknamed “Dr. Antifa” by students, left the U.S. for Spain Thursday night due to death threats he has received after he was accused of antifa membership.   The campus chapter of Turning Point USA and other conservative groups accused Bray of involvement with…
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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday that President Trump is “working on ways” to pay U.S. service members without congressional action as the government shutdown stretches into its 10th day. “The executive branch, the president, is working on ways that he may have, as well, to ensure the troops are paid,” Johnson said at a…
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Republican leaders on Friday canceled all House votes next week as the shutdown drags on with no sign of a resolution.  Votes had been scheduled for four days next week: Tuesday through Friday. All have been canceled.  The announcement was read on the chamber floor during a short pro forma session, a routine procedure allowing…
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María Corina Machado, renowned for her advocacy for democracy, human rights and free elections, was announced the recipient of the prestigious honor Friday.

The Trump administration will release a critical inflation report later this month despite shuttering the agency responsible for compiling key economic data during the government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said Thursday it will release the September consumer price index (CPI) report on Oct. 24, more than a week after it was originally…
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which would have required sweeping changes on campus in exchange for a funding advantage in federal grant awards. The 10-point memo was provided to nine higher learning institutions last week, requiring reforms such as a…
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Jørgen Watne Frydnes said the prize was awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado based solely “on the work and the will of Alfred Nobel.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday that a GOP commitment to address ObamaCare subsidies later in the year is not enough to end the government shutdown.  Jeffries said Republicans have tried for more than a decade to gut the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including a repeal effort in President Trump’s first term, leaving…
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This year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, has dedicated her award to the people of her country and to President Trump for his “decisive support” for democracy in Venezuela. Machado applauded the recognition of Venezuela’s struggle for freedom in a post on the social platform X.  “We are on the…
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Around 22 states are either in a recession or on the verge of a downturn, according to a new analysis from Moody’s Analytics. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said the state’s problems stem from a mix of slowed-down immigration, increasing tariffs and federal job cuts. According to Zandi, the following states are in…
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KISS rocker Gene Simmons is thanking fans for their concern after he crashed his SUV earlier this week. Simmons, 76, was driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Tuesday when he reportedly fainted behind the wheel, causing his car to cross over several lanes and slam into a parked car, authorities said. His…
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The chair of the Nobel Peace Prize committee responded Friday to President Trump’s public pressure campaign to win the award, telling reporters that the deliberation process for choosing the awardee prioritizes courage and integrity. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, announced Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as 2025’s prize winner, describing…
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President Trump on Friday threatened an increase in tariffs on China and other potential countermeasures after Beijing tightened control over rare earth elements and critical mineral exports. Trump wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social that he did not see a reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a summit in South…
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In a letter to Trump administration officials, MIT President Sally Kornbluth said MIT disagrees with provisions of the proposal.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday that he won’t call House lawmakers back to Washington until the government shutdown ends. “We will come back, and get back to legislative session, as soon as the Senate Democrats turn the lights back on,” Johnson told reporters in the Capitol, as the lapse in funding stretched into…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) pushed back on podcaster Joe Rogan after the commentator called the politician a “bulls‑‑‑ artist” and criticized him over his policies. Rogan argued during a recent episode of his popular podcast that Newsom wants to be president “so bad,” which he called “pretty funny.” “You can’t ruin a city and…
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There is an old proverb that says, wait by the river long enough, and you will see the body of your enemy float by. Patience and time have always been China’s greatest allies. They don’t need to rush. They don’t need to invade. All they have to do is wait while we dismantle the system we built…
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Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Friday it was a mistake for New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) to pledge during her previous campaign to “go after” President Trump, after she was indicted on allegations of mortgage fraud Thursday. “Letitia James never should have made those comments. She never should have run on, ‘I‘m…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) walked back previous guidance indicating furloughed employees would receive back pay during the government shutdown Thursday, writing that an agency under the president would provide further information. “An earlier memo circulated on furlough guidance incorrectly stated the nature of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 as it relates…
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First lady Melania Trump is expected to give an announcement from the White House on Friday morning. Her remarks come after Amazon announced Thursday that its “Melania” documentary will be released in theaters on Jan. 30, 2026 and then later be available on its Prime Video platform. The film is set to give “unprecedented access…
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