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WH: Quick Hostage Release Will Create Momentum On Rest Of Deal Oct 07, 2025

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Lawsuits are flying left and right as the President tries to send in the National Guard into two major United States cities. How far will this legal showdown go? Plus, Trump’s answer to what would happen if Hamas insists on staying in power.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison Oct 04, 2025

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There is no clear end in sight for the federal government shutdown now in day three. We examine what this means for the United States economy. Plus, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is sentenced to prison.

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Trump Admin Vows To Fire Federal Workers, Cut Blue-State Funding Oct 03, 2025

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Shutdown day two and neither side is budging. Democrats are signaling they will block a vote to reopen the government as federal workers wait to learn just how long this may go on. Plus, a look at how Trump’s tariffs are effecting Halloween prices.

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White House: Federal Worker Layoffs Due To Shutdown “Imminent” Oct 02, 2025

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We are nearly one full day into the partial federal government shutdown and the political blame game is in full force. A vast majority of Democrats are insisting they will never vote for a clean funding bill that the Republicans have put up unless Republicans agree to tack on subsidies that would help Americans afford Obamacare coverage as well as reverse cuts to Medicaid.

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Trump: “A Lot Of Good” Can Come From A Shutdown Oct 01, 2025

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In hours the United States government will begin to shut down barring some sort of unexpected event. While no two shutdowns are the same, the Trump administration made clear that this shut down will be played using a totally different playbook.

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Sources: Qatari, Egyptian Officials Shared WH Plan With Hamas Sep 30, 2025

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A source now tells CNN that a new peace plan is now in the hands of Hamas in Gaza. Plus, new details on Trump’s meeting with Capitol Hill leaders as the government now has just about 30 hours left to avoid a partial shutdown.

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Comey Faces Charges Of False Statements & Obstruction Sep 27, 2025

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Brand new details on the actual evidence that led the Justice Department to seek an indictment against former FBI director James Comey. We also look at the pressure being put on the Biden-appointed judge overseeing this case.

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Oversight Committee Obtains Epstein Flight Logs, Messages & More Sep 26, 2025

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It turns out former FBI Director James Comey may not be the only Trump opponent who may face charges this week. Plus, brand new Epstein documents have been handed over to Congress.

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Sources: Trump Admin Close To Deciding On Charging James Comey Sep 25, 2025

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Former FBI director James Comey, a Trump political foe, will possibly face an indictment under Trump’s Department of Justice. We examine how soon those charges could come and what they may be. Plus, new details on the deadly shooting today at a Dallas immigration facility.

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Trump Shifts On Peace Deal, Urges Ukraine To “Fight And Win” Sep 24, 2025

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President Trump just flipped the script on Russia’s war in Ukraine now saying Ukraine can win. Plus, a look at the response after President Trump ripped into world leaders at the United Nations.

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