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Orland Park shooting highlights role of concealed carry in self-defense
(The Center Square) – The shooting of an alleged armed robber by an Illinois concealed-carry license holder at an Orland Park gas station highlights the potential role of lawfully armed
Google says hackers are sending extortion emails to corporate executives
GOOGLE-HACKERS:Google says hackers are sending extortion emails to corporate executives
Trump freezes $18 billion in NYC infrastructure over DEI policies
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration is freezing more than $18 billion in federal funding for infrastructure projects in New York City, citing concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion
'I don't have anything to negotiate:' Johnson holds firm on GOP shutdown strategy
(The Center Square) – As the government shutdown enters its second day, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defended Republican leaders’ refusal to concede to Democrats’ health care policy demands in
US government layoffs could be in the thousands, White House says
USA-SHUTDOWN-LAYOFFS-LEAVITT:US government layoffs could be in the thousands, White House says
LA skyscrapers for homeless could cost federal taxpayers over $1 billion
(The Center Square) - Federal taxpayers might be on the hook for more than $1 billion over the lifetime of three downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers designed to house the homeless,
US government shutdown threatens food-aid program for low-income Americans
USA-SHUTDOWN-FOOD:US government shutdown threatens food-aid program for low-income Americans
Trump's AI videos of top Democrat were a joke, not racist, Vance says
USA-SHUTDOWN-JEFFRIES:Trump's AI videos of top Democrat were a joke, not racist, Vance says
States sue feds over denying grants for illegal immigrants
(The Center Square) – Democratic attorneys general from 21 jurisdictions sued the Trump administration Wednesday for denying federal funds to help victims of violent crimes who are illegal immigrants.
Vance lays out where government shutdown negotiations stand
(The Center Square) – With the federal government officially shut down, the Trump administration is prepared to “take extraordinary steps” to maintain essential functions as congressional negotiations continue, Vice President
Musk becomes first person to hit net worth of $500 billion
ELON-MUSK-NET-WORTH:Musk becomes first person to hit net worth of $500 billion
White House warns layoffs are imminent if shutdown drags on
USA-SHUTDOWN-VANCE-WORKERS:White House warns layoffs are imminent if shutdown drags on
No immediate end in sight to government shutdown
(The Center Square) – Congress had the chance late Wednesday morning to reopen the U.S. government before any federal furloughs took effect.
FCC suspends most normal operations, furloughs 81% of staff
USA-SHUTDOWN-FCC:FCC suspends most normal operations, furloughs 81% of staff
Drugmakers pressured with Trump tariffs after price‑cut talks faltered
HEALTH-USA-DRUG-PRICING:Drugmakers pressured with Trump tariffs after price‑cut talks faltered
Walmart to phase out synthetic dyes across all private-label food brands
WALMART-DYES:Walmart to phase out synthetic dyes across all private-label food brands
US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
USA-SHUTDOWN:US government shutdown begins as partisan division rules Washington
US probes University of Nevada, Las Vegas over response to alleged antisemitism
USA-TRUMP-UNLV:US probes University of Nevada, Las Vegas over response to alleged antisemitism
Trump says US government reached deal with Harvard University
USA-TRUMP-HARVARD-DEAL:Trump says US government reached deal with Harvard University
FAA would furlough 11,000 employees in US government shutdown
USA-SHUTDOWN-FAA:FAA would furlough 11,000 employees in US government shutdown
Trump says Pfizer will cut drug prices for tariff relief, promises other drugmaker deals
USA-TRUMP-PFIZER:Trump says Pfizer will cut drug prices for tariff relief, promises other drugmaker deals