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Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’

Seven Democrats and an independent face fury over support to advance funding bill amid 40-day shutdown

The Guardian - US

Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown?

Seven Senate Democrats and one independent broke ranks Sunday night.

Axios

What does ‘pro-life’ mean? There’s no one answer – even for advocacy groups that oppose abortion

As the first American pope, Leo XIV has largely avoided speaking out about domestic politics in the United States.

The Conversation

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Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government?

The decision by the eight Democrats has split their party’s position, with some divisions even being opened between senators from the same states

The Independent UK

MAGA Catholics Furious as Pope Leo Slams Trump's 'Gospel': Real Reason Conservatives Are Calling Him the Woke Pope

A major rift has opened between the Vatican and the American right. Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, has infuriated MAGA Catholics, earning him the label 'Woke Pope.'

International Business Times UK

Appeals Court Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard In Illinois

A federal appeals court decided on Saturday that while National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state under federal authority, they aren’t allowed to be deployed for now.

Benzinga

National guard troops in Illinois can remain but cannot be deployed yet, judge rules

Troops can stay under federal control, as US senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry being barred access to Ice facility

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Democrat warns ‘damage’ by Bondi at the DOJ will ‘take decades’ to recover from

Thousands of federal workers have left the Department of Justice and resources have been reallocated to align with Trump’s agenda, under Pam Bondi’s leadership

The Independent UK

Bondi Spars With Democrats Over Epstein, DOJ Direction at Contentious Senate Hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with Senate Democrats during a heated Judiciary Committee hearing over her department's handling of the Epstein files, James Comey's indictment, and alleged political bias within the DOJ.

International Business Times UK

‘What a total disgrace:’ Pam Bondi struggles to address Trump’s antics, including Epstein files meddling and National Guard use

On Tuesday, October 7, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared for a hearing at the Senate Judiciary Panel and answered questions related to her leadership of the Justice Department. A majority of the Senate believed that Bondi was exploiting her position and was aiding President Donald Trump in his…

The Mary Sue

'Illegal, Unconstitutional': Chicago, Illinois Lawsuit Didn't Work as Texas National Guard Deploys 200 Troops

Chicago and Illinois recently filed a lawsuit to prevent Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard. Unfortunately, it didn't work as 200 troops arrive in the Chicago area.

International Business Times UK

White House gives platform to conservative influencers to air grievances during ‘antifa roundtable’ – as it happened

Witnesses at White House describe being assaulted by leftwing protesters but fail to mention they often confront people and film the responses they provoke. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Bondi spars over Epstein but stays silent on Comey: takeaways from a tense hearing

The attorney general clashed with Democrats over Trump, Epstein, and the ‘weaponization’ of the justice department

The Guardian - US

"I'm not going to discuss that": Bondi clashes with senators over Comey, Epstein and Trump

Senators demanded answers. Bondi refused to give them.

Axios

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The Independent UK

After fiery exchange over Epstein files, Pam Bondi is unable to answer basic questions about immigrants in Chicago

Trump’s attorney general was grilled by Senate Judiciary Committee in first oversight hearing since taking office

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Pope Leo XIV targets ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ in U.S., questions Anerica’s twisted definition of ‘pro-life’

The White House response was uncharacteristically measured, even careful.

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on abortion debate by questioning what it really means to be 'pro-life'

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

Axios

The seven Democratic senators whose votes could be key to ending the government shutdown

These are the senators we're watching closely for signs of movement.

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The Independent UK

Pope questions those against abortion but in favor of execution

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Pope Leo questions what it actually means to be pro-life

Pope Leo called for mutual respect between opposing factions

The Guardian - US

Pope Leo criticizes Trump’s hardline immigration policies: ‘I don’t know if that’s pro-life’

Pope questions what it means to be ‘pro-life’ amid the ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ in the US

The Guardian - US

Illinois senator demands to meet with Ice amid clashes at immigration facility

Dick Durbin renews push to talk to Trump officials as operations and protests escalate at Broadview facility

Latin Times

Trump Posts 'Chipocalypse Now' Meme, Threatening Chicago Immigration Crackdown: 'Love the Smell of Deportations in the Morning'

Trump's message drew criticism from Illinois governor JB Pritzker who posted: "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal."

The Guardian - US

White House seeks to use Chicago-area military base for ‘sanctuary cities’ crackdown

Naval Station Great Lakes said Trump administration asked for assistance in federal takeover of policing in US cities

The Independent UK

FBI redacted Trump’s name from Epstein files before deciding ‘no basis’ to release them, report claims

Employees reportedly blacked out a number of high-profile names before Justice Department decided against releasing materials

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