October 1 White House memo says Democrats' plan could spend $200B on healthcare for illegal immigrants A White House memo argues that repealing healthcare provisions from the Working Families Tax Cut Act would fund healthcare for illegal immigrants and non-citizens.
October 1 Vance brings receipts to target Dems on healthcare benefits for illegal aliens Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats for wanting to restore Biden-era healthcare funding for illegal immigrants during government shutdown negotiations.
October 1 Diddy’s last-ditch legal moves shut down by judge days before sentencing Judge Arun Subramanian rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for a new trial and acquittal, citing overwhelming evidence on transportation charges.
October 1 Government shutdown continues as Senate Dems block GOP funding bill for 3rd time Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats block Republican funding bill for a third time, demanding an extension of expiring Obamacare subsidies.
October 1 Anti-Defamation League retires glossary of extremist groups after backlash for including Charlie Kirk's TPUSA The ADL removed its entire "Glossary of Extremism and Hate" after receiving backlash for listing Turning Point USA (TPUSA) as an extremist group.
October 1 Sen. Blackburn slams Dems' 'ridiculous' shutdown demands Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss Democrats' demands for reopening the government and her criticisms of blue state leaders' soft-on-crime policies.
October 1 Washington Post warns Democrats may have walked into Trump 'trap' over government shutdown The Washington Post editorial board argued that Congressional Progressive Caucus tactics mirrored failed GOP strategies, leaving Democrats vulnerable during the federal government shutdown.
October 1 ICE vows 'no change' to immigration, border policy amid government shutdown U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is shutting down rumors that the government shutdown will have an impact on immigration and border policy.
October 1 Blame Game: GOP spotlights 'Schumer shutdown' while Dems lash out at Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms Chuck Schumer faces political pressure over government shutdown strategy as Republicans and Democrats battle over healthcare funding and blame assignment.
October 1 Vance says Senate Democrats took government 'hostage' with shutdown Vice President JD Vance accused Senate Democrats of forcing a partial shutdown, saying they held funding “hostage" over expiring Obamacare subsidies.