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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
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October 8, 2025
Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging
Democrats want the increased federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which boosted the enrollment to a record 24 million people, extended.
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
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October 1, 2025
Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands
The Democrats picked this fight, which was unusual for the party that prefers to keep government running. What neither side has devised is an easy off-ramp to prevent what could become a protracted closure.
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Ben Finley, Associated Press
, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
, Evan Vucci, Associated Press
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September 30, 2025
Trump and Hegseth declare an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military
Hegseth announced new directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness.