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U.S. government partially shuts down; Ho...

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday

U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday ### Government Operations Halted Amidst Budget Impasse; Legislative Efforts Underway to Restore Funding **Washington D.C.** – A significant portion of the United States federal government ceased operations at midnight,... read more »

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Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offend...

Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX ## Musk’s Past Communications with Epstein Emerge in Newly Unsealed Documents **New York, NY** – A trove of recently unsealed court documents has brought to light a series of... read more »

Partial success, but principles more important: AAP on compromise deal
Partial government shutdown on track for...

Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on fund...

Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on funding deal stalled **Senate Gridlock Threatens Partial Government Shutdown as Funding Deadline Looms** **Washington D.C.** – A looming partial government shutdown appears increasingly probable as a critical funding bill... read more »

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Democratic states seek to hike taxes on the wealthy

Democratic states seek to hike taxes on the wealthy ### Divergent Fiscal Paths: Blue States Target Wealthy for Revenue, Red States Pursue Tax Reductions **A growing fiscal divergence is emerging across the United States, with a number of Democratic-led states actively exploring and implementing new... read more »

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