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Politico:
Obamacare could collapse under Trump's new plan, policy experts say … If younger, healthier consumers choose such so-called junk health plans — with lower costs and less robust coverage — or don't use the money for health insurance, it could throw off the balance of risk and prompt insurers …
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David Shepardson / Reuters:
Deal to end US shutdown would also allow some Republican senators to seek $500,000 for January 6 probe — Legislation moving through Congress that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history would also allow eight Republican senators to seek hundreds of thousands of dollars …
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Republicans demand tougher abortion restrictions to extend Obamacare funds
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
Jeffries, Democrats will offer 3-year extension of ObamaCare subsidies
Jeffries, Democrats will offer 3-year extension of ObamaCare subsidies
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New York Post, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, NewsMax.com, Boston.com, NewsNation, NBC News and Bloomberg
Politico:
How Chuck Schumer plans to weather the storm
How Chuck Schumer plans to weather the storm
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Associated Press:
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
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New York Times:
As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Still Confronts Soaring Health Costs
As Shutdown Nears End, Trump Still Confronts Soaring Health Costs
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Axios, NPR, NewsMax.com and TheGrio
Politico:
Republicans need Trump for the debate on Obamacare credits
Republicans need Trump for the debate on Obamacare credits
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The Independent, Washington Times, HotAir, Wonkette and Public Notice
Michael Luciano / Mediaite:
‘Where the Hell Have You Been?’ House Democrat Gives Republicans Blunt Greeting After Long Absence
‘Where the Hell Have You Been?’ House Democrat Gives Republicans Blunt Greeting After Long Absence
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Washington Post:
Democrats lose shutdown battle — as Trump, Republicans risk losing war
Democrats lose shutdown battle — as Trump, Republicans risk losing war
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Wall Street Journal:
Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats — FHFA's acting inspector general handed probe report to U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James — Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing …
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Politico:
The fault lines facing both parties — With help from Eli Okun, Bethany Irvine, Ali Bianco and Rachel Umansky-Castro — Good Wednesday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, still peering out of the study window at 6 a.m. in the hope of seeing the northern lights here in D.C. If you missed it too …
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Maya King / New York Times:
Jack Schlossberg, Kennedy Heir, to Seek Nadler's N.Y. Congressional Seat — Mr. Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy, said the Democratic Party needed someone who could stand up to President Trump and his allies. — Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy …
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NBC News:
Jack Schlossberg, member of Kennedy political dynasty, is running for Congress
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, enters race to replace Nadler in Congress
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, enters race to replace Nadler in Congress
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Associated Press:
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end — The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court extends temporary pause on $4 billion in SNAP payments for November
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Supreme Court extends SNAP payments freeze as lawmakers near shutdown vote
Supreme Court extends SNAP payments freeze as lawmakers near shutdown vote
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UPI, Raw Story, Washington Examiner, NewsNation and WTOP News
Mark Berman / Washington Post:
Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments
Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments
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Wall Street Journal:
Kash Patel's ‘Effin Wild’ Ride as FBI Director — In just one week in October, he ticked off his bosses with premature comments about a terror investigation and squeezed in a trip to the ‘Boondoggle Ranch’ on the bureau jet — On Halloween morning, FBI Director Kash Patel had a big announcement to make …
Axios:
Mike Johnson finally schedules Grijalva swearing in — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has finally set a date to swear in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), weeks after she was elected to her seat, his office announced Tuesday. … - Grijalva has pledged to be the final signature …
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Samuel Benson / Politico:
Utah's Cox supports effort to appeal court ruling on redistricting … “The Utah Constitution clearly states that it is the responsibility of the Legislature to divide the state into congressional districts,” Cox wrote. “While I respect the Court's role in our system, no judge …
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Pippa Crerar / The Guardian:
Starmer allies issue warning to PM's rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge — No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local elections — Downing Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among …
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Spencer Ackerman / FOREVER WARS:
ICE Caged This Man For His Instagram Posts And Likes — A FEW WEEKS AGO, FOREVER WARS highlighted the ordeal of Yaa'kub Ira Vijandre, a DACA recipient whom ICE took into custody at gunpoint a month ago for nothing more than expressing support for U.S. foreign policy targets—and he alleges, for refusing to become an informant.
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Duffy: Travel disruptions will get “much worse” if shutdown doesn't end soon — Air travelers faced more flight delays and cancellations on Tuesday and Transportation Secretary Sean Duff warned if the record government shutdown doesn't end soon “we're not going to get to Thanksgiving.”
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Trump defends H-1B visas: “You don't have certain talents” in the U.S. — President Trump said in a Fox News interview that aired Sunday evening H-1B skilled worker visas are necessary because “you don't have certain talents” in the U.S. … - Trump signed an executive order …
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Natasha Korecki / NBC News:
DHS takes credit for crime being down in Chicago. Data shows that was happening before they arrived. — Immigration officials on Tuesday said a drop in crime numbers was thanks to their work. Police data show the decrease was taking place before federal agents arrived in the city.
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Sam Levin / The Guardian:
US firefighter detained on the job speaks out after deportation: ‘I feel betrayed’ — Exclusive: Border patrol arrested José Bertin Cruz-Estrada while he was battling a wildfire in Washington. He is now in Mexico, separated from his family in Oregon
Anushka Patil / New York Times:
Johnson to Seat Grijalva, Seven Weeks After She Was Elected — Johnson to Seat Grijalva, 7 Weeks After She Was Elected — Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Limits on Food Stamp Payments — The justices allowed the Trump administration to withhold full benefits for two more days …
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Andrew Duehren / New York Times:
The I.R.S. Tried to Stop This Tax Dodge. Scott Bessent Used It Anyway. … It was an easy and, by all accounts, legal way to avoid paying thousands, and potentially millions, in federal taxes. — Just set up an investment firm with the right legal structure, and the self-employment taxes …
Liz Dye / Public Notice:
Trump demands a billion from The Beeb — PN is supported by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️ — 🔥 Subscribe to PN 🔥 — The president's media shakedown tour has gone international. — After successfully extorting cash from CBS, ABC, X, Meta, and Google …
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Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
The Supreme Court Just Took a Scary Voting Case That Has Trump Salivating. He Might Be Disappointed. — President Donald Trump's obsession with mail-in balloting reached the Supreme Court on Monday through a bonkers 5th Circuit opinion written by Trump appointee (and Trump Supreme Court auditioner) Andrew Oldham.
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Jacob Knutson / Democracy Docket:
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Trump Has Unreviewable Power to Send Troops to U.S. Cities — President Donald Trump has broad unreviewable powers to flood U.S. cities with National Guard troops, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued in an expansive new filing to the Supreme Court.
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