Donald Trump

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

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Senate Democrats, poised to reject 10th government funding bill in pursuit of healthcare provisions Senate Democrats continue to reject a stopgap spending bill to reopen the government, insisting on addressing health care benefits. House Republicans have left Washington amid the standoff. Democrats are demanding guarantees on extending subsidies for health plans under the Affordable Care … Read more

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

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Federal employees grapple with financial stress and uncertainty over layoffs during prolonged government shutdown The government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers struggling with mounting financial strain. Trump administration’s promised layoffs add to uncertainty. Both parties are at an impasse, using federal workers as leverage. Layoffs have already begun across different agencies, with unions filing a … Read more

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

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Trump vows to resume control of DC law enforcement in response to immigration enforcement issues President Trump threatened to federalize Washington, D.C.’s police force in response to the mayor’s refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement. The emergency order, which had taken over the local police force, expired last week. Mayor Bowser stated the city would … Read more