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Nationwide protests reveal deep-seated public discontent over the concentration of power and the weakening of institutions. The Democratic Party views this as an opportunity to advance institutional reforms. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | Fallout from No Kings
The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. More than 7 million people are estimated to have participated in last weekend’s No Kings protests. What comes next?
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October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Nationwide protests reveal deep-seated public discontent over the concentration of power and the weakening of institutions. The Democratic Party views this as an opportunity to advance institutional reforms. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
A prolonged shutdown could push an already fragile labor market and consumer confidence to the brink; we need to restore funding immediately and prioritize protecting low-income families. www.marketwatch.com/story/this-g...
This government shutdown could be the longest ever — maybe running until Thanksgiving. What might the economic damage be?
A MarketWatch poll finds that 47% of respondents say their No. 1 shutdown concern is the potential hit to the U.S. economy.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A prolonged shutdown could push an already fragile labor market and consumer confidence to the brink; we need to restore funding immediately and prioritize protecting low-income families. www.marketwatch.com/story/this-g...
The global shipping carbon emissions charge plan has been postponed for a year due to pressure from the United States. Democrats stressed that the United States must return to climate leadership, not hinder it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure
Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics
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October 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The global shipping carbon emissions charge plan has been postponed for a year due to pressure from the United States. Democrats stressed that the United States must return to climate leadership, not hinder it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
[Transparency in Judicial Cases] The public demands transparency regarding the handling of high-ranking officials' files and confidentiality, and that judicial proceedings be independent and impartial. (Related to the Bolton case) www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton surrenders after indictment
Trump critic also expected to appear in court to face charges that he mishandled classified information
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October 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
[Transparency in Judicial Cases] The public demands transparency regarding the handling of high-ranking officials' files and confidentiality, and that judicial proceedings be independent and impartial. (Related to the Bolton case) www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A few days into the shutdown, the Trump administration began to "lay off" federal workers rather than just furlough them, which was strongly opposed by Democrats and unions. www.ft.com/content/6773...
Trump administration starts firing workers laid off in government shutdown
Mass dismissals raise the stakes of the funding battle between Democratic and Republican lawmakers
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October 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A few days into the shutdown, the Trump administration began to "lay off" federal workers rather than just furlough them, which was strongly opposed by Democrats and unions. www.ft.com/content/6773...
In the face of the pandemic and public health challenges, cutting critical programs will only create greater risks—we must protect disease control and public health. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump news at a glance: Administration will produce list of ‘Democrat programs’ to be closed due to shutdown
Mike Johnson says he won’t negotiate with Democrats as government shutdown enters second week. Key US politics stories from 14 October 2025
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October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
In the face of the pandemic and public health challenges, cutting critical programs will only create greater risks—we must protect disease control and public health. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Democrats refused to budge on the shutdown, sticking with their demands for subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Democrats refuse to fold over shutdown as Republican outrage builds
Party sticks to its guns on healthcare and says it’s willing to hold out – much to the delight of its progressive supporters
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October 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Democrats refused to budge on the shutdown, sticking with their demands for subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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