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Here’s what’s happening…
-White House pulls nomination for CDC director
-The Hitchhiker’s Guide to where we stand to avoid a government shutdown
-Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate probationary workers fired at 6 agencies
One Yell of a Meeting
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., was heard screaming inside Democratic senators’ private lunch on Thursday amid ongoing debate over the looming government shutdown.
Democrats remained tight-lipped as they left the meeting, which lasted over an hour, but Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters: “You’ll hear from me soon.”
Senate Democrats are in disagreement over how to proceed on the House-passed stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown, with some inclined to help advance it and others apparently willing to risk a lapse in funding…Read more
White House
‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL’: Trump must ditch Biden-era memo pushing ‘racially discriminatory’ discipline, says parents group
‘GREEN CARD ON STEROIDS’: Trump continues to push alternative to controversial visa amid concerns about Chinese influence
SHOT ACROSS THE BOW: Trump admin task force moves rapidly to punish colleges for inaction over antisemitism
PAYDAY: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted
President Donald Trump helped get House Republicans’ budget bill over the line (Getty Images)
‘BLOATED’ WORKFORCE: Deadline looms for federal agencies to submit mass layoff plans as Trump admin guts ‘bloated’ workforce
‘ABSURD’: White House blasts law firm that helped fuel Russia hoax after challenging Trump order
HEATING UP: Pre-season moves in 2028 presidential race getting underway
World Stage
‘THIS IS NO DRILL’: China’s dominance over US shipbuilding sparks bipartisan effort
DEADLY DETERRENCE: Russian border states eye exit of landmine treaty to fortify defenses and deter Putin
‘I THINK IT’LL HAPPEN’: Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: ‘I think it’ll happen’
SOFTENED STANCE?: Trump softens Gaza stance, says Palestinians will not be expelled from the war-torn territory
President Trump has said he wants to “take over” Gaza. February 2025. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images | Photo by Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Capitol Hill
TO THE SENATE: NIH nominee Jay Bhattacharya full senate vote
RUNNING OUT OF TIME: Senate Democrats say they’ll oppose GOP funding bill as government shutdown deadline looms
2026 WATCH: GOP gears up to challenge Georgia’s Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%
SENATE SHOWDOWN: Senate Republicans coin ‘Schumer shutdown’ ahead of critical vote on Trump spending bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on Dec. 7, 2022. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
‘I’M COMING FOR YOUR SEAT’: Sister of Army soldier murdered at Texas base floats potential congressional challenge to Rep Al Green
SQUAD RANT: Dems rally against Trump healthcare changes outside Capitol
ANGRY OUTBURST: House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE during hearing
Across America
‘AMAZING DIFFERENCE’: Border area bustling under Biden now quiet under Trump, says veterans group
PETE’S POLITICAL PLAY: Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future
TOP LAWYER OUT: FDA chief counsel who defended abortion pill under Biden resigns 2 days into job
‘LET US IN’: Homan warns NY leaders ICE will swarm the state if they don’t accommodate deportation activities
UNDER SCRUTINY: Justice Department launches criminal investigation into 2 NYC migrant shelters
COMMUNITY NOTES: Meta unveils new community notes program; will not apply distribution penalties nor limit flow of information
LIFETIME PASS: More military families could qualify for this free perk
JUDGE’S ORDERS: Federal judge orders Elon Musk, DOGE to reveal its plans to downsize government, identify all employees
‘FREE TINFOIL HAT’: Gavin Newsom responds to book claiming he secretly helped fund his own bronze bust
Bronze bust of Gavin Newsom (AP Images / San Francisco Art Commission)
‘BASIC DUTY’: Dems killed VA sex offender bill before it could get a hearing, Republican says, despite recent incidents
‘NEEDS TO RESIGN’: California asks for loan amid skyrocket illegal immigrant healthcare costs
COURTING CONTROVERSY: Soros-backed judge defends reduced sentence for repeat child molester at debate in state Supreme Court race
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