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White House Memo: Furloughed Workers May Get No Back Pay

A leaked White House memo argues furloughed federal employees are not automatically entitled to back pay when the government shutdown ends setting up legal battles and alarming hundreds of thousands of workers and their unions nationwide

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4,000 per ounce - Gold tops $4,000 for the first time

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"Democrats are like insurrectionists" — President Donald Trump

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White House Memo: Furloughed Workers May Get No Back Pay

The government shutdown is producing immediate financial and travel fallout. A leaked White House memo argues furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to back pay while the administration signals similar positions, and airports report mounting delays.

Texas National Guard Deploys to Chicago

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Trump Floats Insurrection Act to Deploy Troops to Cities

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AG Bondi Clashes With Sen Durbin at Senate Hearing

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Israel and Hamas Start Indirect Talks in Egypt

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Israel Deports 131 Flotilla Activists to Jordan

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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Quantum Computing Breakthroughs

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Virginia AG Candidate Exposed for Violent Texts

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ICE on Track to Deport 600,000 Migrants in 2025

Immigration enforcement is a top White House priority with deportations ramping up. Federal actions include large deportation targets, industry crackdowns, and local legal battles over detention facilities and security measures.

Nashville Tower Will Go Dark as Shutdown Drags On

The government shutdown is creating acute staffing gaps at major hubs. FAA staffing shortages and planned approach suspensions threaten more delays and localized tower closures in the coming days.

CIA Declassifies Memo on Biden Family Ukraine Concerns

Newly declassified intelligence and reporting have revived scrutiny of then‑Vice President Joe Biden's handling of Ukraine related concerns. Multiple documents and memos allege suppression of complaints about dealings tied to his family.

USDA Warns HelloFresh Meals May Contain Listeria in Spinach

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Trump Plans Visit to Brazil After Call With Lula

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J&J Ordered to Pay $966 Million in Talc Verdict

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OpenAI's Sora 2 Fuels New AI Video Scam Risks

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