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2:45 AM ET, October 25, 2025

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Adam Cancryn / CNN:
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members  —  The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Department confirmed on Friday.
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Anastasia Obis / Federal News Network:
Can DoD use private funds to pay troops during shutdown?
Discussion: Lawfare, NewsMax.com and Instapundit
NBC News:
White House will allow anonymous donors to contribute to Trump's ballroom project  —  While the administration has released a list of some donors for the ballroom addition, an aide told NBC News that “donors also have the option to remain anonymous.”  —  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump …
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Katherine Faulders / Reuters:
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
Associated Press:
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom
Discussion: ABC News
Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Rips Out Presidents' Historic Trees for New Ballroom
Discussion: The Daily Boulder
NBC News:   How the scope of Trump's White House ballroom plans has expanded: From the Politics Desk
Paul Wiseman / Associated Press:
Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs.  Here are the facts and context  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night …
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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Reagan ad that infuriated Trump set to run during World Series  —  Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, will air during the World Series before being paused Monday.
Bloomberg:
Trump Not Planning to Meet Carney as Spat Over Trade Ad Drags On
Discussion: CityNews Toronto
Jon Seidel / Chicago Sun Times:
Federal judge orders Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino into her courtroom  —  The order came one day after Bovino was accused of tossing tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification.  —  A federal judge has ordered top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino into court next week …
Discussion: CBS News and New York Times
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Josh Kovensky / Talking Points Memo:
Chicago Federal Judge Hauls Bovino in to Court
Discussion: FOX 32 Chicago
Block Club Chicago:
Border Patrol Boss Bovino Tear-Gasses Chicago Crowd, Violating Judge's Order, Lawyers Say
Marc Caputo / Axios:
Exclusive: USDA says it won't use emergency funds for food stamps  —  The Agriculture Department says it can't use contingency funds to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown — and that states won't be reimbursed if they cover the expenses on their own, according to a new memo obtained by Axios.
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Politico:
Trump administration says it won't tap emergency funds to pay food aid … In order to make the deadline, the Trump administration would have needed to start preparing for partial payments weeks ago, which it has not done.  —  Congressional Democrats and anti-hunger groups have urged …
Eric Berger / The Guardian:
Americans brace for food stamps to run out: ‘The greatest hunger catastrophe since the Great Depression’
Discussion: VTDigger
US Department of Justice:
Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New Jersey  —  For Immediate Release  —  WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Justice announced that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency …
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New York Times:
U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America as Drug Operation Expands  —  The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment …
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The Atlantic:
The U.S. Is Preparing for War in Venezuela
Discussion: Al Jazeera
NBC News:
White House tightens the clemency process as Trump resumes pardons  —  People familiar with pardon discussions told NBC News that top White House officials became concerned about attempts from outsiders to profit from the clemency process.  —  WASHINGTON — As soon as Donald Trump took office …
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Steve Benen / MSNBC:
President Bystander stumped when asked about pardon he signed hours earlier
Discussion: USA Today
New York Times:
Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor  —  Mr. Jeffries, the House minority leader, had resisted backing Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, for months.  But his support gives the nominee a late boost.  —  Representative Hakeem Jeffries …
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Politico:
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
Financial Times:
Trump Jr-linked drone company wins Pentagon contract  —  Unusual Machines secures deal as US military accelerates domestic production of unmanned aircraft  —  Joe Miller and Alex Rogers in Washington, Steff Chávez in Mexico City and George Steer in New York
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Politico:
Trump hunts for money and ‘peace’ in Asia
Discussion: Daily Mail, Reuters and USNI News
Eric Lipton / New York Times:   Trump's Son Is Poised to Profit From Pentagon Drone Proposal
NBC4 Washington:
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed at home by group claiming to be cleaning crew … Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, the longtime nonvoting representative for D.C. in the U.S. House, was scammed in her home by people who said they were part of a cleaning crew, her office told News4.
NPR:
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers.  Instead, they're getting nothing  —  The sight was staggering in Prince George's County, Md., home to more than 60,000 federal workers: middle-class professionals lined up for boxes of pasta, protein and produce to feed their families.
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NBC News:
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in federal bank fraud case  —  A grand jury indicted James this month after President Donald Trump called for her to be prosecuted.  —  NORFOLK, Va. — New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime political foe of President Donald Trump …
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New York Times:
Trump Administration Plans a Shake-Up at ICE to Speed Deportations  —  The preliminary plan stems from frustration over the pace of the deportations, which are lagging behind President Trump's demands.  —  The Trump administration is drawing up plans for a shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
Jaweed Kaleem / Los Angeles Times:
Under court order, UC publicly releases Trump administration's $1.2-billion settlement proposal  — The California Supreme Court rejected UC's request to keep a $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement proposal private.  — The document, which UCLA published online, demands vast changes …
Paige Winfield Cunningham / Washington Post:
Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show  —  The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.  —  Premiums for the most popular types …
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
As Trump weilds his power, Jack Smith and his top deputies step back into the spotlight  —  The man who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump wants to testify publicly, as two of his top deputies set up a law firm to take on public corruption issues.
 
 
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Max Zahn / ABC News:
Inflation climbs to highest level since January, beef prices soar
Tina Sfondeles / Chicago Sun Times:
House Democrats highlight impact of Trump's Chicago deportations during emotional ‘shadow hearing’
Discussion: ABC7, NewsNation and Block Club Chicago
Isabelle Taft / The Intercept:
DHS Is Billing Unaccompanied Immigrant Kids $5,000
Discussion: Raw Story
Marc Elias / Democracy Docket:
Republicans Keep Gerrymandering and I Keep Suing
Lee Escobedo / The Guardian:
The NBA jumped into bed with gambling. Now the league is getting its due
Kate Santaliz / Axios:
House lawmakers flirt with COVID-era work levels
Discussion: Federal News Network
Associated Press:
US says it now plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Oct. 31
 Earlier Items: 
Paul McLeary / Politico:
Hegseth's first dismissal with a chosen successor
Discussion: Raw Story
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Pushes for New Classes of Navy Warships
Discussion: The Independent and NewsMax.com
Craig McCarthy / New York Post:
Eric Adams could block Zohran Mamdani's signature NYC ‘rent freeze’ plan — possibly with help from reality TV star: sources
Discussion: New York Times
Associated Press:
Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son
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DHS Tries To Unmask Ice Spotting Instagram Account by Claiming It Imports Merchandise
 

 
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Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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Bloomberg:
A US appeals court upholds a contempt ruling in Epic v. Apple but says Apple can charge commissions on external links, with the rate to be set by a lower court
 
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