US judge extends order blocking Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland
The Trump-appointed judge extended an earlier order blocking the National Guard deployment to Portland, which she said was 'unlawful' and unneeded.
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Former CDC officials say “we’re not prepared” after more staffing cuts
Days after hundreds of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees were laid off, former CDC officials are warning it has left the agency more unprepared to keep Americans healthy and safe. While 1,300 CDC employees initially received reduction-in-force notices on Friday, about 700 were later notified their terminations were revoked, union officials said. Some of the RIF
Ciattarelli touts Trump alliance, says New Jersey voters ‘very pleased’ with president
President Donald Trump will headline tele-rallies for New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli as the race against Rep. Mikie Sherrill tightens before Election Day.
Spanberger campaign still selling Jay Jones co-branded merch amid scandal; GOP calls it full endorsement
The Republican Governors Association attacks Spanberger's campaign store, which still markets co-branded items with Jones despite controversial texts that surfaced over a week ago.
FBI agents will get paid despite government shutdown, Patel says
Washington — The Trump administration will continue paying FBI agents despite the ongoing government shutdown that has frozen paychecks for nearly all federal workers, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday. “You’ve found a way to get these individuals paid during a government shutdown,” Patel said to President Trump during an unrelated Oval Office event. “On
Education Department Layoffs Impact Special Education, Civil Rights Functions
LASOS summer campers hold up an art project at Bel Air High School in Bel Air, Md., on July 24, 2025. AP Photo/KT Kanazawich The 466 employees recently laid off in the already shrinking Department of Education were responsible for processing grants for special needs students and investigating discrimination and harassment complaints in schools. The
House Republicans say GOP holds winning hand in shutdown fight with Democrats
House Freedom Caucus members, led by Rep. Andy Harris, argue Republicans have winning messaging on government shutdown as Democrats block spending without healthcare subsidies.