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Nationwide No Kings protests target Trump administration
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Thousands of demonstrators gathered across U.S. cities on October 18, 2025, for the second round of No Kings protests against President Trump's policies. The events, largely peaceful, featured creative elements like inflatable costumes and drew criticism from Republican leaders. The rallies occurred amid a prolonged government shutdown now on day 19.
New York AG Letitia James faces federal mortgage fraud indictment
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A federal grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on October 9, 2025, for bank fraud and making false statements related to mortgage applications. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani defended James the next day, calling the charges political retribution by the Trump administration. Conservatives on social media mocked James by resurfacing her past statements about no one being above the law.
Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges stem from his 2020 testimony about the FBI's Russia investigation. A federal judge in Virginia set his trial for January 5, 2026, and released him without conditions.
Trump hosts roundtable on Antifa violence with journalists
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President Donald Trump held a White House roundtable on October 9, 2025, to discuss Antifa's violence with independent journalists who have faced attacks from the group. The event included cabinet members and followed Trump's September designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. It comes amid efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, currently blocked by a federal judge.
US sets refugee admissions cap at 7500, lowest on record
October 23, 2025 22:13Trump's threats lead to delay in global shipping carbon tax
October 23, 2025 11:23D.C. jury acquits anti-ICE protester Sydney Reid
October 22, 2025 09:18Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws after leaked texts
October 14, 2025 00:06Democrats pivot to Article II lawsuits against Trump's policies
October 13, 2025 00:04Trump names Dan Scavino to head White House personnel office
Government shutdown enters 15th day with military pay secured
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The U.S. government shutdown reached its 15th day on October 15, 2025, as Democrats and Republicans remained deadlocked over federal funding. The Trump administration reshuffled Pentagon funds to ensure active-duty troops receive paychecks, easing one pressure point, while a federal judge temporarily halted layoffs affecting thousands of civilian employees. Negotiations stalled in the Senate, with Democrats demanding extensions for expiring health care subsidies.
Trump orders Pentagon to ensure military pay during shutdown
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President Donald Trump announced on October 11, 2025, that he has directed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to use available funds to pay active-duty troops on October 15, despite the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes as service members face the risk of missing their first full paychecks amid a funding stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. Trump blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats for the impasse.
Nationwide No Kings protests draw crowds against Trump policies
Demonstrators across the U.S. participated in the second wave of 'No Kings' protests on October 18, 2025, targeting President Donald Trump's administration amid an 18-day government shutdown. Organizers reported over 2,600 events in all 50 states, expecting turnout to exceed the 5 million from June's rallies. Republicans criticized the events as 'hate America' gatherings, while protesters emphasized peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights.
White House East Wing demolished to make way for Trump’s privately funded ballroom
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Crews razed the East Wing this week as the administration advances a 90,000-square-foot ballroom the White House says will be privately financed by corporate and individual donors. Preservation groups warn the loss of historic fabric will be hard to undo.
Nationwide No Kings protests target Trump administration policies
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Organizers expect millions of Americans to join over 2,500 protests across all 50 states on October 18, 2025, opposing what they see as authoritarian actions by the Trump administration. The demonstrations, led by a coalition including Indivisible, focus on National Guard deployments to cities and intensified ICE raids. Republicans criticize the events as unpatriotic and funded by external interests.
Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
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President Donald Trump has pardoned Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who pleaded guilty in 2023 to violating the Bank Secrecy Act and later served four months in prison. The move has drawn criticism over Binance’s links to the Trump family’s crypto venture, while the White House cast it as correcting what it calls prior overreach.
White House East Wing demolition advances for Trump's ballroom project
President Donald Trump's administration is demolishing the White House East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, despite criticism from preservationists over the lack of federal approvals. The project, now estimated at $300 million and privately funded, has sparked debate on its historical impact and necessity. Officials insist it continues a legacy of presidential renovations, while opponents call for a pause in the process.
USCIS sees surge in homeland defender job applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received more than 20,000 applications for 'Homeland Defender' roles in less than two weeks. The hiring campaign, which began on September 30, marks an unprecedented effort at the agency. These positions involve reviewing eligibility for green cards, visas, and citizenship.
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump administration layoffs during shutdown
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A federal judge in San Francisco has indefinitely barred the Trump administration from carrying out mass reductions-in-force during the ongoing government shutdown, extending an earlier pause and affecting thousands of layoff notices issued since October 1.
Trump's 'Green New Scam' catchphrase targets climate policies
Former President Donald Trump coined the term 'Green New Scam' during a 2023 rally to criticize climate initiatives. Since his second presidency began, the phrase has permeated official statements as part of a strategy to erode trust in climate action. Experts describe it as classic propaganda aimed at reshaping public perceptions.