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White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

October 8, 2025 8:41 am

The White House has slowed its timeline for mass federal layoffs, signaling a cautious shift in strategy as political concerns mount. Initially poised to issue Reductions in Force notices immediately following the government shutdown, officials now plan to hold off, hoping the looming threat will still pressure Democrats into negotiations.

Administration aides acknowledge the delicate optics of pushing workers out while claiming a political high ground. “We do not want to appear gleeful about people losing their jobs,” one official said, highlighting the balancing act between signaling resolve and managing public perception.

President Donald Trump had framed the shutdown as …

Trump Backs Away From Talks As US Shutdown Drags On

Trump Backs Away From Talks As US Shutdown Drags On

October 7, 2025 5:50 am

US President Donald Trump appeared to offer an opening for negotiations with Democrats over healthcare subsidies to end the ongoing government shutdown — before quickly reversing his position.

The shutdown, now in its seventh day, stems from a bitter dispute over healthcare policy and federal funding. Trump blamed Democrats for the stalemate, saying in a post on Truth Social that they must first allow the government to reopen before any “substantive” discussions can begin.

“I am happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open. In …

Trump Says Gaza Peace Deal ‘Really Good’ As Talks Resume

Trump Says Gaza Peace Deal ‘Really Good’ As Talks Resume

October 7, 2025 4:26 am

As negotiators reconvened in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a “really good chance” of securing a peace deal to end the Gaza war — one he described as potentially “lasting.”

The talks, mediated by Egyptian and Qatari officials, are aimed at implementing the first phase of a 20-point U.S. plan that seeks to halt hostilities and free Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Officials from both sides are not meeting directly; instead, mediators are shuttling between delegations from Israel and Hamas.

Palestinian and Egyptian sources said the discussions …

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Trump’s Gaza Proposal Gains Pace But Lacks Clarity

October 1, 2025 6:56 am

Donald Trump’s latest framework for ending the Gaza war has moved quickly onto the world stage, gathering support from regional powers and, in principle, from Israel. Yet its very strength—momentum—may also be its greatest weakness, for the plan offers little detail about how it would actually unfold.

Trump has given Hamas only a few days to respond. A refusal, he insists, would mean a continuation of the conflict. For the first time, he has also applied visible pressure on Israel to halt military operations, a move that sets him apart from past approaches. Arab and Islamic states, including heavyweights such …

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

September 30, 2025 5:28 am

With hours left before federal funding runs dry, Washington remains locked in a stalemate. A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders ended without resolution, pushing the United States closer to a government shutdown.

The session at the White House yielded more posturing than compromise. “We’re headed to a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing,” Vice President JD Vance declared, accusing the opposition of holding the public hostage to their demands. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer countered that “very large differences” remained, leaving little hope for a breakthrough before Tuesday night’s deadline.

At the core of the …

Trump’s Gaza Proposal Opens Door, But Doubts Persist

Trump’s Gaza Proposal Opens Door, But Doubts Persist

September 30, 2025 4:29 am

When Donald Trump strode into the White House briefing room this week beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he declared his Gaza plan “one of the greatest days in the history of civilization.” Hyperbole, of course, has long been his register. Still, the proposal he laid out—20 principles aimed at ending the war—marks a notable shift in Washington’s approach, even if it is less a peace deal than a framework for further bargaining.

The plan would freeze battle lines, secure the release of hostages, and place Gaza under an interim authority supervised by a new international “Board of Peace,” with …

Trump’s Gaza Plan Draws Cautious Global Welcome

Trump’s Gaza Plan Draws Cautious Global Welcome

September 30, 2025 3:34 am

A chorus of cautious approval echoed across capitals in Europe and the Middle East on Monday, as leaders weighed a sweeping U.S. proposal to halt the war in Gaza. President Donald Trump, flanked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unveiled what he called “a historic day for peace.” The plan, he warned, offered Hamas a final chance: accept the terms or face the full weight of Israel’s military.

At its core, the blueprint demands an immediate cease-fire. Within 72 hours, Hamas would be required to release 20 living hostages and the remains of more than two dozen others believed dead. …

Trump To Meet Congress Leaders As Shutdown Deadline Looms

Trump To Meet Congress Leaders As Shutdown Deadline Looms

September 29, 2025 6:22 am

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Republican and Democratic leaders on Monday as Washington races to avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight Wednesday.

The standoff comes after Senate Democrats earlier this month blocked a Republican-backed stopgap spending bill that would have kept the government funded until November 21. Democrats insist any deal must include measures to expand healthcare coverage, including reversing cuts to Medicaid contained in Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Republicans argue healthcare should be debated separately as part of broader spending negotiations.

With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, at least 60 votes are required …

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

Four Killed In Shooting, Fire Attack At Michigan Mormon Church

September 29, 2025 6:02 am

At least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman rammed a vehicle into a church in Michigan, opened fire, and set the building ablaze, police said.

The attack took place on Sunday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 60 miles (100km) northwest of Detroit. Hundreds of worshippers were inside when the violence began.

The suspect, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan, was shot dead by police in the church car park just minutes after the assault. Authorities described the incident as an “act of targeted …

Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

September 26, 2025 7:56 am

Trump has named Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, and media executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch as part of a group seeking to acquire TikTok’s US operations.

Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Briefing, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump said the well-known business figures would be involved in taking control of the video-sharing app’s algorithm — the key asset in the deal. “Larry Ellison is involved. Michael Dell is involved. Lachlan is involved, and Rupert Murdoch is probably going to be in the group,” Trump said.

The remarks mark a shift from the …

Trump Alleges Autism Link To Tylenol, Alarming Experts

Trump Alleges Autism Link To Tylenol, Alarming Experts

September 23, 2025 9:43 am

President Donald Trump has ignited a storm of concern in the medical community after suggesting a link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism — a claim that leading researchers say is unproven and potentially dangerous.

Speaking from the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said doctors in the United States would soon be advised against prescribing the popular pain reliever, known elsewhere as paracetamol, to expectant mothers. He urged women to “fight like hell” to take it only in cases of extreme fever.

The comments drew immediate pushback. Tylenol’s maker, Kenvue, said in a statement that the science “clearly shows …

Kimmel Suspension Sparks Trump Praise, Democrat Outcry

Kimmel Suspension Sparks Trump Praise, Democrat Outcry

September 19, 2025 8:11 am

President Donald Trump has seized on the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, celebrating the move while Democrats rally behind new legislation aimed at protecting free speech.

Trump, writing on his Truth Social platform Thursday, mocked Kimmel after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live from its programming. “He made a total FOOL of himself,” Trump posted, alongside a clip from last year’s Academy Awards in which Kimmel mocked him. Earlier, the president claimed Kimmel was “fired” for making a “horrible” remark about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently killed.

Speaking to reporters upon his return from the United Kingdom, Trump suggested …

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