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Do Social Security Benefits Stop During a Government Shutdown?
The good news is that Social Security benefits will continue to be paid. But there's bad news, too. At midnight on Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut itself down, as those in power in Washington D.C. were unable to reach an agreement to keep it open...

Banner on White House, other government websites blames Democrats for federal shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A stark message is greeting visitors to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website: “Due to the Radical Left Democrat shutdown, this government website will not be updated during the funding lapse. President Trump has made it...
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Crime dip or political optics? Numbers tell a murkier story behind Trump's ‘crime victory’ in Washington
President Donald Trump has declared victory in his self-styled “war on crime” in Washington, D.C., hailing a 30-day security surge as proof that his hard-line tactics can restore law and order to American cities. But the data behind the...

JASPER LAWSUIT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors a Jasper Investors to ...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Jasper (JSPR) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Jasper between November 30, 2023...

FORTINET LAWSUIT ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Fortinet, Inc. Investors to ...
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fortinet (FTNT) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired common stock in Fortinet between November 8,...

Government Shutdown Enters Fourth Day, Pressure Mounts on Democrats
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the government shutdown enters its fourth day without a resolution, Richard Stern, an economic expert at the Heritage Foundation, warns that the political ramifications could intensify for Democrats. He states that two...

Legal Setback: Another Trump-Appointed Acting U.S. Attorney Disqualified from Prosecutions — Echoes Habba Controversy
Washington, D.C. (20001) – Another Trump-appointed acting U.S. attorney has been disqualified from participating in federal prosecutions, following a similar decision involving attorney Alina Habba. The ruling, issued by a D.C. federal court,...

CEC reviews poll preparedness in Bihar ahead of assembly elections
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Saturday reviewed the poll preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections in Patna, the poll panel said in a statement. CEC Gyanesh Kumar led a delegation that included Election Commissioners...

Results of Trump's Law Enforcement Surge In Memphis Might Anger Pro-Crime, Pro-Illegal Alien Dems
You might have noticed that for the most part the Democrats have stopped flipping out about President Trump's push to address the crime problem in Washington, DC because it worked and perhaps some on the Left looked at how their party is polling...

Louis C.K. Tells Bill Maher He Had “Mixed Feelings” About Performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival
Louis C.K. is trying to explain his latest career move — and it’s not without controversy. The comedian appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher Friday night for his first televised interview in eight years, where he addressed his decision to perform...

We’re legislators who often disagree. We still know we can only stop political violence together
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AAFA Calls On U.S. Government To Protect American Companies, Workers, And Families From Digital...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 2, 2025 — The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) — a leading voice for safe workplaces, consumer protection, and brand integrity — submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as...

Government Extends Deadline for Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): Key Details You Need to Know
In a significant move aimed at providing relief to central government employees, the Central government of India has announced an extension of the deadline for opting into the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This development is expected to benefit...

House Democrats launch ad campaign blaming GOP for ongoing government shutdown
Panelists Yemisi Egbewole, Clay Travis and Kellyanne Conway weigh in on the messaging over the government shutdown from the Democratic Party and the White House on ‘The Story.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: House...

Ken de la Bastide column: Shutdown has become another political tool
One thing the American public has become accustomed to is the partial shutdown of the federal government for periods of time. For most of us, the shutdown of the federal government has become a regular occurrence over the past two decades. ×...

Jane Smith: Shutdown dominates political world, but election gears up locally
Although the federal government is shut down and the delayed state budget is causing turmoil across the commonwealth, the political world is gearing up for the upcoming November election. Many voters have chosen the mail-in method of voting and...

Shutdown ignites strategist debate: Will Trump and GOP pay the political price in 2026?
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the government shutdown and where each political party places blame on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 2025 government shutdown is about...


Trump’s Memes and Deepfakes Spark Controversy During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House defended President Donald Trump‘s use of AI-generated videos and social media posts while trolling Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown on Friday. On Thursday, Trump posted a video featuring Office of...

Louis C.K. Defends Decision to Perform at Riyadh Comedy Fest: ‘A Great Way to Get in and Start Talking’
"I’m glad that people are challenging this thing, because you shouldn’t just pretend it’s something it’s not," comedian says of controversial Saudi Arabia festival on Real Time With Bill Maher Louis C.K. defended his and other comedians’ decision...