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White House warns of mass firings across government if there is a shutdown: report

Employees working in programs ‘not consistent with the President’s priorities’ will be cut if the government shuts down, the memo states

The Independent UK

White House tells agencies to prepare for firings if government shuts down

Democrats accuse Trump of intimidation tactics after memo outlines much more aggressive step than previous shutdowns

The Guardian - US

Trump Threatens Democrats With Painful Shutdown Fallout, GOP Vows To Weaponize Government Closures In High-Stakes Funding Fight

President Donald Trump and Republican leaders are reportedly preparing to use a looming government shutdown as political leverage, warning Democrats they will feel the brunt of the fallout if Congress fails to pass a short-term funding bill.

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White House threatens mass firings if government shuts down

Thousands of workers could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1.

Axios

Hakeem Jeffries rules out handshake deal with Republicans to avert shutdown

Jeffries said there is "no trust" between House Democrats and Republicans and that any deal must be "ironclad and in legislation."

Axios

Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown - Roll Call

Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff.

Roll Call

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Thinks He's A King But He's Weak, Pins The Blame On President For Government Shutdown: 'He Runs, He Hides, He Ignores'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on President Donald Trump, pinning the blame for a looming government shutdown squarely on him.

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Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as shutdown looms

" I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Axios

Trump refuses to meet with ‘Radical Left Democrats’ Schumer and Jeffries. Republicans need them to avert a shutdown

Democrats hope to use the government shutdown standoff to extend health care subsidies while Trump shows no signs he is willing to negotiate.

The Independent UK

Trump cancels meeting with top Democrats as federal shutdown looms

Chuck Schumer says Trump is ‘running from negotiating table’ after president posted that meeting would not be productive

The Guardian - US

Holding America Hostage: Democrats Accused of Betrayal as They Risk Veterans' Care and Military Pay for '$1.5 Trillion Wish List'

A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline.

International Business Times UK

Takeaways: Trump calls out Europe and UN in combative General Assembly return - Roll Call

President Trump lambasted the United Nations and Europe on Tuesday during a combative return to the U.N. General Assembly.

Roll Call

Trump puts kibosh on shutdown meeting with Democratic leaders - Roll Call

President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a meeting with top Democratic leaders to search for a deal that might avert a government shutdown.

Roll Call

Trump to meet with Democratic leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call

The White House and congressional leaders say the president and top Democrats are expected to meet this week to try to avoid a shutdown.

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Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

Al Jazeera

Democratic leaders in US Congress demand talks with Trump to avert shutdown

With funding ending in 10 days, Democrats want a deal that will extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts.

Roll Call

Temporary spending bill passes House, likely to stall in Senate - Roll Call

The House on Friday narrowly passed a seven-week extension of federal spending ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to avert a partial shutdown.

The Guardian - US

House Democrats call for FCC chair to quit over Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Hakeem Jeffries and five other leaders accuse Brendan Carr of ‘corrupt abuse of power’ after late-night show suspended

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Jimmy Kimmel suspension spurs House Democratic leaders to demand FCC chair resign

House Democrats are vowing a "relentless" investigation, stating, "This will not be forgotten."

Roll Call

House passes bill that would allow more DC car chases - Roll Call

For the second day in a row, the House passed legislation that would counteract local D.C. crime and policing laws, angering local advocates.

The Guardian - US

Republicans propose $88m in security for lawmakers after Charlie Kirk killing

Funds included in stopgap measure House Republicans released that would fund government through 21 November

Axios

Democrats declare GOP funding plan a no-go

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a joint statement said the GOP plan "fails to meet the needs of the American people."

Axios

Scoop: House Democrats rage at their "hypocritical" leaders over Mamdani foot-dragging

"It makes some of us wonder: Is this a leader that truly represents me?" said one House progressive.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show pulled off air ‘indefinitely’ after Charlie Kirk comments: Live Updates

Kimmel said Monday conservatives were trying to ‘score political points’ from the fatal shooting of Kirk

The Guardian - US

Why have top Democratic leaders failed to endorse rising star Zohran Mamdani?

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has finally lent the city’s mayoral nominee her support – but the party’s top congressional leaders, both New Yorkers, have not

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