President Donald Trump convenes top congressional leaders at the White House in a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, as federal funding deadlines loom. The Republican-led White House and Congress are negotiating over spending levels and healthcare extensions, with Democrats using the moment to push for protections like ACA subsidies. Simultaneously, Trump has ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal control to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities, sparking objections from Democratic Governor Tina Kotek. The high-stakes developments highlight mounting tensions over federal authority, state objections, and looming economic impacts if a shutdown occurs.

President Donald Trump convenes top congressional leaders at the White House in a last-minute effort to prevent a government shutdown, as federal funding deadlines loom. The Republican-led White House and Congress are negotiating over spending levels and healthcare extensions, with Democrats using the moment to push for protections like ACA subsidies. Simultaneously, Trump has ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops under federal control to protect immigration enforcement officers and government facilities, sparking objections from Democratic Governor Tina Kotek. The high-stakes developments highlight mounting tensions over federal authority, state objections, and looming economic impacts if a shutdown occurs.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House amid rising global tensions over Palestinian statehood recognition by Western allies. At the center of discussions is Trump’s 21-point Gaza and broader Middle East peace plan, which calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, gradual Israeli withdrawal, no West Bank annexation, and international trusteeship for Gaza. Despite past skepticism, Netanyahu appears open to negotiations, while Trump emphasizes the plan as the only viable path to long-term regional stability, with support from key Arab nations.

Former Boston police sergeant Paul Downey, 58, pleaded not guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to multiple charges, including aggravated rape of a minor, paying for sex with a child, and electronic enticement. Prosecutors allege he used Snapchat to arrange sexual encounters with a 14-year-old boy in March and May 2025, with supporting evidence from digital records, surveillance footage, and vehicle details. Downey, a 34-year veteran, has been released on bail and retired from the force.

At the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees Mass, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Wilton Gregory condemned federal immigration policies as a “governmental assault” on vulnerable communities. Speaking at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, he called for compassion, solidarity, and moral responsibility toward migrants. The service included a procession with prayers for separated families, highlighting the Catholic Church’s continued advocacy for immigration reform and protection of displaced populations.

President Donald Trump has announced new import tariffs effective October 1, 2025. The highest is a 100% tax on imported medicines. Other tariffs include 50% on kitchen cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy trucks. The move, citing national security, faces legal review by the Supreme Court in November.

Salesforce faces at least 14 lawsuits after hackers linked to ShinyHunters accessed data from millions of customers tied to major companies including TransUnion, Allianz Life, and Farmers Insurance. While Salesforce insists its core platform was not breached, plaintiffs allege negligence for failing to block malicious apps approved through social engineering. The lawsuits, expected to be consolidated in San Francisco, could become one of the company’s largest legal battles to date.

President Donald Trump has ordered federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in Washington, D.C., despite the city’s four-decade ban. The directive empowers Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to override local law, raising constitutional questions about federal versus local authority. Supporters argue it will deter violent crime, while critics and civil rights groups say it undermines self-governance and risks disproportionately harming marginalized communities, setting up a looming legal battle.

Ryan Walters has resigned as Oklahoma State Superintendent to take another job, with no details released. Senate Democrats, including Julia Kirt, Carri Hicks, and Mark Mann, criticized his leadership and called for a renewed focus on public education. They urged the state to invest in teachers, improve student outcomes, and raise Oklahoma's national education ranking.

Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have joined a group of Senate Democrats and independents opposing the Trump administration’s plan to weaken federal vehicle emissions standards. They argue the rollback would increase pollution, harm public health, raise fuel costs, and threaten jobs. The group urges the EPA to maintain existing clean air regulations.