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US government shutdown: Donald Trump promises firings and cuts to ‘Democrats’ favorite projects’ if shutdown continues – as it happened

President says ‘I want to survive’ when asked about his plans for 2026 in interview with OAN television network

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Vance uses false claims to blame shutdown on Democrats as White House touts imminent layoffs

Democrats reject ‘Republican lies’ as both parties try to pin the shutdown blame on each other. Plus, Israeli naval forces board pro-Palestinian flotilla

The Guardian - UK

After 20 Years as Chief Justice, John Roberts Is Now Friend and Foe to Executive Power

Which version of the chief justice will emerge in the Supreme Court’s newest term?

Reason

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Do you know about shitposting? It’s cheap humour, rage bait – and now, it seems, US government policy

Donald Trump’s White House reveals a new ‘portrait’ of Joe Biden – and in his world, if you don’t laugh, the joke’s on you, says Robert Topinka of Birkbeck, University of London

The Guardian - UK

10 Photos of Kai Trump – Is She the New Ivanka? US President's Granddaughter Launches Fashion Line With $130 Sweatshirt

Kai Trump, 18, has launched a 'KT' sweatshirt line priced at £96.45 ($130) and promoted it from the White House and presidential travel; the move draws comparisons with Ivanka Trump's earlier fashion empire and raises fresh questions about branding, access, and ethics.

International Business Times UK

The shutdown fight has finally given Democrats leverage. They should use it

The government has effectively been shut down since Trump returned to office, as officials clamp down on work they oppose

The Guardian - US

Texas could bear the brunt of expiring ACA tax credits. Is the GOP delegation willing to make a deal?

Democrats in Congress want to renew the Obamacare subsidies as part of any deal to reopen the government. Texas Republicans say the policy needs major reforms.

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Axios Vibes: Grocery price pain rises, in warning sign for Trump and GOP

Almost half of Americans say it's harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago.

Axios

Supreme Court Thwarts Trump's Bid For Immediate Removal Of Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, allowing her to remain in her position for now, putting a temporary halt to the Trump administration’s immediate dismissal efforts.

Benzinga

After California, Trump Freezes $18 Billion In NYC Infrastructure Funds, Calls Contracts 'Discriminatory, Unconstitutional'

The Trump administration has decided to withhold $18 billion in federal funds from New York City for two major infrastructure projects.

Benzinga

Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red

Switch of 66 hand-sewn flags for use along Mall and at Windsor Castle cost estimated £52,800 in public funds

The Guardian - UK

Trump Administration Warns Of $15 Billion Weekly GDP Loss, Over 43,000 Job Cuts If Shutdown Persists: Report

The Trump administration has reportedly warned the shutdown could cut billions from weekly GDP and leave 43,000 more people jobless if it lasts a month.

Benzinga

Trump Goon Threatens ICE Activity at Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Corey Lewandowski warns of possible ICE presence at Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl show, prompting backlash from civil rights groups and California officials.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Blast GOP's Dirty Trick Budget Plan As Government Shuts Down: 'We're Not Going To Let That Happen'

On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) used a joint video message to accuse Republicans of pushing a dirty trick healthcare plan during the first day of the U.S. government shutdown.

Benzinga

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The Guardian - UK

American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that?

Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, too, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Texas Tribune

At hearing, Democrats say the redistricting process was flawed from the start

On the first day of a two-week trial, the plaintiffs’ lawyers honed in on who drew the new map and whether race was a factor.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Funding for Democratic states frozen as president uses shutdown to punish opponents

The vice-president said the administration would be forced to resort to layoffs if the shutdown lasts more than a few days. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 1 October at a glance

The Guardian - US

Trump falsely claims that national guard troops are ‘in place’ in Portland

On a post on social media, the president says guards had been deployed, while no members were present

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Reason

A Government Shutdown Isn't Really a Shutdown. Most Federal Employees Are Still Working and Will Get Paid.

The federal government continues paying its biggest bills during a shutdown, and hundreds of thousands of federal employees get a belatedly paid vacation.

The Independent UK

‘You are unleashed’: White House officials rally Memphis law enforcement ahead of National Guard troop deployment

About a dozen federal law enforcement agencies ordered by President Donald Trump to fight crime in Memphis, Tennessee, have begun making arrests

Reason

Government Shutdowns Are an Example of Congress Doing Its Job

Refusing to fund the government is the primary way minority party lawmakers can check the excesses of the executive branch and the majority party.

Reason

Caleb Nelson's Originalist Critique of Unitary Executive Theory

The prominent originalist legal scholar argues the Constitution does not require that the president have the power to fire executive branch officials.

Reason

Eliminating The Voting Rights Act Asymmetry

After Callais, neither party would benefit from a VRA bonus.

Axios

House Democrat rages against his own party on the government shutdown

Rep. Jared Golden said the shutdown is being "driven by the demands far-left groups are making."

The Guardian - US

Democrats liken Trump to Putin after call to use US cities for military training

Illinois governor JB Pritzker and others condemn president for suggesting cities be used as military training grounds

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