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White House Implements Mass Federal Layoffs as Government Shutdown Crisis Deepens
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The White House has begun mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown enters its third week, with President Trump increasing pressure on Democrats to end the standoff. Budget director Russ Vought announced the "substantial" terminations affecting various departments while unions seek emergency legal intervention. The crisis leaves 750,000 public servants without pay and threatens unprecedented missed paychecks for 1.3 million active-duty military personnel.
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to "War Zone" Cities Despite Democratic Opposition and Legal Challenges
Oct 06, 2025 10:08 am CST
The Trump administration has labeled cities like Chicago as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against local leaders' wishes, sparking a nationwide political crisis. While Homeland Security officials defend these actions as necessary security measures, Democratic governors condemn them as authoritarian overreach, and a federal judge has blocked similar deployments in Portland, ruling that the president's determination was "untethered to facts." This escalating conflict highlights tensions between federal enforcement powers and constitutional limitations on military deployment on domestic soil.
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to Chicago Amid Constitutional Controversy and Democratic Opposition
Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Trump administration has deployed 300 National Guard troops to Chicago despite opposition from local Democratic leadership, labeling the city a "war zone." This controversial decision comes as a federal judge in Portland blocked similar military deployment, ruling it unconstitutional. The administration's expanding use of federal forces, including ICE operations in Democratic-led cities, has intensified political tensions nationwide.
US Government Shutdown: Senate Deadlock Continues as Federal Crisis Extends into Next Week
Oct 04, 2025 12:49 am CST
The US government shutdown continues as Senate prepares for a fourth vote on Republican funding proposal with little hope of success. Federal agencies remain unfunded since Wednesday, with 750,000 employees facing furlough as Democrats demand healthcare subsidy extensions and Republicans refuse to address the issue. Political tensions escalate as President Trump threatens permanent layoffs while public opinion increasingly blames Republicans for the congressional gridlock.
Trump Embraces Project 2025: How the Government Shutdown Accelerates Federal Workforce Cuts
Oct 03, 2025 01:59 pm CST
President Trump openly embraces Project 2025 after previously denying connections to the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for government overhaul. His budget chief Russ Vought is using the government shutdown to accelerate federal workforce reductions and target Democrat-backed initiatives, revealing a significant policy reversal that consolidates executive power.
US Embassy Confirms Passport and Visa Services Will Continue During Government Shutdown
Oct 03, 2025 01:57 am CST
The US Embassy in India has assured that passport and visa services will continue despite the ongoing US government shutdown. This shutdown, the first in seven years, occurred after lawmakers failed to pass a funding bill, affecting various federal services while essential operations like border protection remain functional.
Trump Administration Terminates Clean Energy Projects and Freezes New York Infrastructure Funding Amid Government Shutdown
Oct 02, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of 223 clean energy projects worth $7.56 billion and frozen nearly $18 billion for New York infrastructure initiatives during the government shutdown. The moves target primarily Democratic-led states as tensions escalate between the administration and congressional Democrats over resolving the funding impasse.
Trump Warns "Probably" Facing US Government Shutdown as Funding Deadline Approaches
Oct 01, 2025 03:44 am CST
President Donald Trump announced that the US government is likely heading toward its first shutdown in over six years, with funding set to expire at midnight and negotiations between Democrats and Republicans at an impasse. The contentious talks have been marked by unusual hostility, including controversy over an AI-generated video and threats of targeting Democratic priorities during any shutdown period. The impasse centers on healthcare funding for low-income households as both parties blame each other for the potential closure of nonessential government operations.