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The Trump admin has started firing federal workers 10 days into the shutdown, according OMB Director Russ Vought — who called the firings "substantial."

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

Vought sounds layoff siren: 'The RIFs have begun'

At least nine agencies appear to be affected.

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Politico @politico.com · 12m

It all started with a personal message to "Pam": How the DOJ began obeying Trump's demands to prosecute his enemies

How Trump’s message to ‘Pam’ got exactly the results he wanted

Donald Trump has long called for imprisoning his opponents. For the first time, he has a Justice Department willing to do his bidding.

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Politico @politico.com · 13m

A Democratic effort to pass a bill paying active-duty military members during the shutdown was blocked on the House floor by the GOP.

Democratic troop pay bill blocked in House amid shutdown

GOP leaders are seeking to keep pressure on Democrats to reopen the whole government.

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Politico @politico.com · 55m

Trump did not get the Nobel Peace Prize.

Republicans say he was robbed.

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Politico @politico.com · 4h

The Israeli strike on Doha last month was "a major turning point" in getting Trump's peace plan to come together, national security reporter Eric Bazail-Eimil argues.

On #playbookpod, he explains how the attack pushed Israel and Hamas back to the negotiating table: ow.ly/KMjJ50X9CsX

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Politico @politico.com · 4h

The government shutdown is giving farmers across the country financial heartburn as it stalls farm loans, critical market reports and the Trump admin’s plans for cash bailouts.

“Every day that the government isn’t open, there’s slightly more anxiety in farm country," said one farmer.

'It’s just disappointment’: Shutdown adds to farmers’ anxieties

Producers are struggling under the weight of the loss of certain USDA services and lack of a bailout announcement.

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 6h

NEW: Trump demanded prosecutions of his enemies in a public message to “Pam.”

His DOJ, which resisted similar entreaties in his first term, obeyed — shattering an already corroded guardrail against political prosecutions.

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When Trump demands prosecutions, his DOJ now obeys

Donald Trump has long called for imprisoning his opponents. For the first time, he has a Justice Department willing to do his bidding.

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Politico @politico.com · 4h

Trump’s public instructions to AG Pam Bondi weren't subtle: He named three public figures he's long detested and urged the DOJ to prosecute them immediately.

Now, less than three weeks later, two of them are under indictment: former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James.

How Trump’s message to ‘Pam’ got exactly the results he wanted

Donald Trump has long called for imprisoning his opponents. For the first time, he has a Justice Department willing to do his bidding.

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Politico @politico.com · 4h

It's Day 10 of the government shutdown, and we still have no deal marching toward Week 3.

Republicans plan to shift their CR vote strategy once the Senate returns next week.

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Capitol agenda: No deal as the shutdown marches toward Week Three

Republicans plan to shift their CR vote strategy once the Senate returns next week.

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Politico @politico.com · 5h

COLUMN: Once the model for modern conservatism, Britain’s Tories are now flailing for relevance — and embracing Trump-style populism as a lifeline.

The Tory implosion offers a warning for both parties in America, writes our politics bureau chief Jonathan Martin.

The Tory Implosion Offers a Warning for Both Parties in America

Once the model for modern conservatism, Britain’s Tories are now flailing for relevance — and embracing Trump-style populism as a lifeline.

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Politico @politico.com · 16h

EXCLUSIVE: Key Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia was accused of sexually harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials.

Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia denied wrongdoing.

Trump watchdog pick faces scrutiny after hotel incident with female colleague

Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...

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Politico @politico.com · 18h

A federal appeals court panel appears ready to allow Trump to deploy National Guard troops in Portland.

Two members of the three-judge panel questioned an opposing ruling from a lower judge and signaled they are likely to lift it.

Appeals court poised to allow Trump’s Oregon National Guard deployment

Two Trump appointees signaled they will give the president broad latitude to use the guard as he sees fit.

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Politico @politico.com · 19h

Dominion Voting Systems, which was at the center of false fraud allegations in 2020, has been sold.

The election machine company is being rebranded as Liberty Votes.

Dominion Voting Systems, which was at the center of false fraud allegations in 2020, has been sold

The election machine company is being rebranded as Liberty Votes.

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Politico @politico.com · 20h

REAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump’s DOJ.

She has been charged with one count of bank fraud by the same U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump foe, is indicted by Trump’s DOJ

She has been charged with one count of bank fraud by the same U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey.

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Politico @politico.com · 20h

Some U.S. farmers criticized the idea of giving aid to Argentina, arguing that the South American ally benefits from selling soybeans to China — which has turned away from U.S. exporters amid the trade war.

Now, the Trump administration has finalized an economic rescue plan for the country.

Trump administration finalizes economic rescue plan for Argentina

The announcement came after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. officials have huddled in recent days with Argentine officials.

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Politico @politico.com · 20h

Republican Governor of Oklahoma Kevin Stitt condemns the deployment of Texas's National Guard to Illinois.

“Oklahomans would lose their mind if [Gov. JB] Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration,” Stitt told The New York Times in an interview.

GOP Oklahoma governor criticizes Texas National Guard deployment to Illinois

Kevin Stitt, the chair of the National Governors Association, broke with his party in an interview with The New York Times.

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Politico @politico.com · 20h

A federal judge in Illinois has barred federal agents from using force or threatening to arrest journalists in Chicago.

Illinois judge blocks federal authorities from using force against Chicago journalists

Chicago journalists and protesters sued senior administration officials this week, arguing that the government had prevented them from using their First Amendment rights.

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Politico @politico.com · 20h

The CDC’s vaccine advisers will review the safety and efficacy of the childhood vaccine schedule.

This includes the timing of shots given to kids and possible risks associated with common vaccine ingredients.

CDC panel announces plans to assess childhood vaccines

The group of outside experts will also consider shot ingredients like aluminum, as well as the timing and order of vaccines, according to a document posted on the agency’s website.

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Politico @politico.com · 22h

IRS is pulling back on its promise of back pay for idled workers.

It’s another sign federal employees may not receive compensation once the government reopens.

IRS pulls back on promise of back pay for idled workers

It’s another sign federal employees may not receive compensation once the government reopens.

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Marcia Brown @marciabrown.bsky.social · 22h

NEW: The White House promised to use tariff revenue to keep afloat a nutrition program for low-income moms and babies.

States still don't know when or how that $$ will flow -- and service interruptions are already starting.

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‘Right up against it’: Economic data blackout leaves Wall Street in the dark

The quality of Labor Department reports guides everything from investment decisions around the globe to Federal Reserve deliberations on interest rates.

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Politico @politico.com · 23h

The Senate broke a monthlong impasse on its annual defense policy bill and secured a deal that could see the legislation pass as soon as today.

Senate strikes deal to vote on defense bill, breaking impasse

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Politico @politico.com · 23h

The longer Congress is stuck in a shutdown, the greater the chances the government won’t have the data to provide updates on where the economy stands.

‘Right up against it’: Economic data blackout leaves Wall Street in the dark

The quality of Labor Department reports guides everything from investment decisions around the globe to Federal Reserve deliberations on interest rates.

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Politico @politico.com · 23h

“Keep your head down”: Pete Hegseth’s latest firing of a top Navy official has injected a fresh wave of fear into the Pentagon over who might be next.

Hegseth’s firing of Navy official compounds ‘culture of fear’ inside Pentagon

“It’s better just to keep your head down,” said one senior defense official.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans on a private call that he doesn’t plan to put a standalone bill to pay troops up for a vote before they miss paychecks Oct. 15, arguing the Senate would kill the measure while Dems also block an already-passed stopgap bill that includes servicemember pay.

Pressuring Democrats, Johnson rules out standalone troop pay bill

The speaker told GOP lawmakers on a Thursday call that the House has already done its job.

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Politico @politico.com · 1d

Trump said his administration will begin cutting programs backed by Democrats as the government shutdown stretches into its ninth day.

“I hate to tell you, but we are cutting Democrat programs,” the president said.

Trump promises cuts to programs favored by Democrats

“I hate to tell you, but we are cutting Democrat programs,” the president said.

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