A partial government shutdown is looming, and the White House is asking federal agencies to prepare plans for mass firings if it happens. It's the latest clash in the high-stakes confrontation between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats. Federal workers have been paid traditionally after temporary furloughs while Congress resolves funding disputes. But with no solution in sight and a partial shutdown looming Oct. 1, the Office of Management and Budget said in a memo that "programs that did not benefit from an infusion of mandatory appropriations will bear the brunt of a shutdown." What to know about the plan. |
The healthcare showdown: Small business owners, self-employed people and early retirees are among the 24 million Americans who could lose the tax credit – and maybe their health insurance – that was created under the Affordable Care Act. Changes to that are at the root of Congress' fight over funding the government. Without a bipartisan deal, the government will shut down. Meet the Americans who would be affected by the change. | A reflection of the U.S. Capitol is seen as a looming partial government shutdown is a week away if Congress fails to fund the government, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24, 2025. Nathan Howard, REUTERS |
Kamala Harris met with protesters |
It was just like during the 2024 presidential election. Kamala Harris was disrupted by several pro-Palestine protesters on Wednesday during the first event in her multi-city book tour. In response, the former vice president suggested her early position on the Israel-Hamas war was not in lockstep with the Joe Biden administration. The event was the first stop in Harris' book tour, to promote her new memoir, "107 Days," chronicling her run for president in 2024. See how Harris responded to the protesters. |
DHS' controversial deportation videos |
Podcaster and comic Theo Von disavowed the use of a clip of him in a now-deleted Department of Homeland Security video on social media. The video appeared to show Von saying, "Heard you got deported, dude, bye." The department then, in the clip that shows footage of what appears to be deportations, claims that 2 million deportations occurred in 250 days. What to know about the video. | | The shooting unfolded early on the morning of Sept. 24 at the ICE field office in Dallas, officials said. | | Consumer confidence has been falling for most of the past year. On a closely watched index, consumer sentiment sagged to 55.4 in September. | | | | The FBI says it obtained "classified" documents on weapons of mass destruction from former National Security Adviser John Bolton's office in August. | | | | A protest art statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands was removed from the National Mall. Organizers say the park service did not warn them. | | | | During his second night back on the air, Jimmy Kimmel fired back at President Donald Trump's threat to sue ABC following the late-night show's return. | | | | George Washington lived in Philadelphia while it was the nation's capital. So did at least nine people he enslaved. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
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