97 m. ago Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims

President Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to plan for potential military action in Nigeria, where he alleges the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.

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1 hour ago Obama says it's 'like every day is Halloween' as he blames Republicans for government shutdown

Barack Obama campaigns in Virginia amid ongoing government crisis, delivering sharp criticism of Republican Congress and Trump's handling of the federal shutdown.

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2 h. ago Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over claims of 'killing of Christians'

President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, if the government "continues to allow the killing of Christians."

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2 h. ago Top labor groups break with federal union's support of GOP measure to end shutdown

The largest federal workers' union backed a Republican government funding bill.

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7 h. ago In Washington DC, a hot dog stall symbolises the US government shutdown

In Washington DC, a hot dog stall symbolises the US government shutdown  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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7 h. ago UFO tracker maps eerie clusters of unidentified objects lurking beneath US shorelines: 'We're being lied to'

Mysterious underwater objects detected by Enigma app along U.S. coastlines prompt experts to question government transparency on unidentified phenomena.

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7 h. ago Latest news on the Trump administration as government shutdown enters new month

Latest news on the Trump administration as government shutdown enters new month  CNN

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8 h. ago Resurfaced Obama video blasting shutdown ‘blackmail’ now haunts Democrats amid new standoff

Obama once called shutdowns 'total irresponsibility,' now Democrats face same criticism in month-long government closure over healthcare subsidies.

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9 h. ago Top labor groups break with federal union's demand to end shutdown

The largest federal workers' union backed a Republican government funding bill.

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11 h. ago DE Gov. Meyer: We Could 'End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP', But 'We've Got to Fight' on Health Care

On Friday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said that “lawmakers could decide to end the shutdown and fund programs like SNAP so governors like myself don’t have this problem. But then we’re going to have The post DE Gov. Meyer: We Could ‘End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP’, But ‘We’ve Got to Fight’ on Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago MSNBC's Capehart: Dems 'Not Providing the Votes to Reopen the Government' Over Subsidies, Rescissions

On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart said that Obamacare subsidies are “what Democrats have been talking about for a few months now and why they won’t provide the votes.” And “that’s why they’re not providing the votes to The post MSNBC’s Capehart: Dems ‘Not Providing the Votes to Reopen the Government’ Over Subsidies, Rescissions appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago DAN GAINOR: The 5 craziest stories of October — from Karine Jean

Washington Post critic slams Karine Jean-Pierre's new book while MSNBC faces mockery over misogyny claims in all-female Virginia governor race coverage and more of October's wackiest stories.

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12 h. ago Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans

Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.

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13 h. ago Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

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13 h. ago Government shutdown is bipartisan moral failure, says charity head

Government shutdown is bipartisan moral failure, says charity head  The Catholic Herald

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14 h. ago Country of particular concern: Tinubu government reply US President Donald Trump over alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria

Country of particular concern: Tinubu government reply US President Donald Trump over alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria  BBC

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15 h. ago Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike

Former President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend in an attempt to shore up support for Democrats, while the government shutdown over his Affordable Care Act marches on.

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16 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

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17 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in  ABC News

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17 h. ago Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, Stephen Miran Warns

Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the central bank’s Board of Governors, thinks some of his colleagues are too worried about inflation.

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