Congress faces a government shutdown deadline at midnight on September 30. As negotiations intensify, Democrats have introduced a stopgap spending bill that would add $1.5 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, primarily through permanent extensions of Obamacare subsidies and reversals of healthcare savings measures.
Transgender actor Indya Moore launched into an emotional 30-minute Instagram video accusing Hollywood producer Ryan Murphy of abandoning the trans community after his hit show Pose. Moore, who rose to prominence under Murphy’s casting, thanked those who supported trans people but demanded more action from influential figures rather than what they see as symbolic support.
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts has been placed on unpaid leave after his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed he held a final deportation order. Roberts drew a base salary of approximately $286,716 while serving Iowa’s largest school district, raising urgent questions about hiring oversight and legal accountability.
On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Ford CEO Jim Farley applauded President Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariff on heavy‑duty trucks, calling it an opportunity to level the playing field for American manufacturers. He acknowledged, however, that parts tariffs—ranging from 25 to 70 percent—create a major “headwind” for Ford, adding roughly $2 billion in costs. Farley expressed optimism that solutions are within reach through ongoing negotiations with the administration.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin told former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison that the 2026 elections are critical for the Democratic Party as they aim to confront what he said is a "fascist regime."
The Department of Justice is going after Minnesota's sanctuary policies in a new lawsuit, arguing that the state is defying federal law and undermining law enforcement.
Controversy regarding New York Times correspondent Nikole Hannah-Jones has ignited after she used a misleading quotation to portray slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as racist.
