Bill to end government shutdown survives key hurdle and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Bill to end government shutdown survives key hurdle

2. Trump says Chicago crime has fallen dramatically

3. Major Chinese bridge collapses just months after opening

MAJOR HEADLINES

TESTING PROMISES – NYC lawmaker dares Mamdani to make good on ‘pipe dream’ pledge. Continue reading …

LIVING LARGE – Jasmine Crockett of Texas has spent nearly $50K on private security in 2025 despite supporting defunding police. Continue reading …

DARK TIMES – Joe Rogan warns that liberal celebration of Kirk assassination shows we're closer to 'civil war' than he thought. Continue reading …

CAMPUS REVOLT – Students fight back after teacher mocks Kirk assassination with ‘no remorse.’ Continue reading …

FOOD FIGHT – SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions. Continue reading …

POLITICS

BENCH REVOLT – Reagan-appointed judge resigns in protest of Trump, warns of president's ‘assault on the rule of law.’ Continue reading …

GAVEL DOWN – Republican erupts at Democrat during shutdown hearing: 'My people aren't getting paid thanks to you.' Continue reading …

‘NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ – Trump issues ‘complete and total’ endorsement in Lone Star governor’s race. Continue reading …

SOUTHERN GAMBIT – Venezuela mobilizes troops, weapons in response to US warship buildup in Caribbean. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

ECONOMY IGNORED – Trump grows frustrated with GOP for not touting his ‘greatest economy in history.' Continue reading …

UNDER SIEGE – Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million, apologize after police raid on local newspaper. Continue reading …

GAME OVER – 'Halo' composer running for Congress draws parallels to decline of wokeness in video games to Trump's reelection. Continue reading …

DEMS DIVIDED – Fetterman fires back at Newsom after shutdown criticism, refuses to 'play chicken' with the lives of Americans. Continue reading …

OPINION

PATRICK BRENNER – Trump’s 50-year mortgage just introduces a new kind of debt. Continue reading …

KAYLEE MCGHEE WHITE – Gen Z loves both Trump and Mamdani for the same reason. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

COAST BIAS – Billy Bob Thornton says Hollywood told him he ‘wasn’t Southern enough’: ‘I am just off the turnip truck.’ Continue reading …

PALACE HONORS – Kate Middleton learns 100-year-old veteran's secret to longevity during royal visit. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on retro remakes and holiday heritage. Take the quiz here …

ANCIENT WHISPERS – Archaeologists unearth evidence of biblical power struggle beneath Jerusalem: 'Screamed with excitement'. Continue reading …

'VISION FROM GOD' – Marine corporal struggling with PTSD finds healing. See video …

WATCH

REP. BUDDY CARTER – Senate Democrats are 'despicable' for trying to to 'blackmail' Americans. See video …

ARI HOFFMAN – Seattle socialist candidate pulls ahead in mayoral race. See video …

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