Federal shutdown begins as Trump warns Democrats of 'irreversible' consequences and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Federal shutdown begins as Trump warns Democrats of ‘irreversible’ consequences

2. GOP targets Dems for ‘grinding America to a halt’ over shutdown

3. Trump says government may dismiss workers permanently after shutdown

MAJOR HEADLINES

LAWYER UP – Charlie Kirk assassination suspect’s expanded defense team includes Menendez brother’s former attorney. Continue reading …

HIGHWAY SWEEP – Oklahoma troopers catch 120 migrants driving 80,000-pound trucks in border sting. Continue reading …

EXPOSED – Biden’s cheat sheets featured photos of Clinton, Schumer for major events. Continue reading …

NEW ERA – Department of War Secretary Hegseth unveils sweeping military overhaul. Continue reading …

DIGITAL DARKNESS – Taliban plunges Afghanistan into darkness as UN issues urgent warning. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

SENATE SHOWDOWN – Yelling match breaks out in Senate hearing with former Biden official over ‘two spirit’ safe spaces. Continue reading …

DODGING QUESTIONS – Democrats silent about illegal alien registered to vote in blue state. Continue reading …

‘ONE LAST CHANCE’ – Lawmakers reveal how Adams’ abrupt campaign exit impacts NYC mayoral race. Continue reading …

NEXT LEADER? – Dem gubernatorial candidate slammed as the ‘Kamala Harris of New Jersey’ as election slides into home stretch. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

DEFIANT RESPONSE – Chicago mayor fumes as feds swoop in on Venezuelan gang members in his city. Continue reading …

NATION DIVIDED – Rogan shocked by progressives’ reaction to Charlie Kirk’s public death. Continue reading …

GET TRUMPED – Sinaloa cartel boss says recent administration’s border crackdown hurts operations. Continue reading …

UNEARTHED TWEETS – Reporter who called Trump ‘racist’ now covering his presidency at major outlet. Continue reading …

OPINION

CHUCK DEVORE – Let’s teach our kids why America is worth fighting for. Continue reading …

COREY DEANGELIS – Randi Weingarten gives teachers good advice for once. Continue reading …

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IN OTHER NEWS

CRACKED THE CODE – World’s oldest woman lived to 117 thanks to healthy aging secrets. Continue reading …

SKY-HIGH RECORD – World’s tallest bridge opens, cuts 2-hour mountain journey to just 2 minutes. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on fizzy favorites and notable newspapers. Take the quiz here …

LOST LEGACY – Museum’s bracelet theft joins list of priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide. Continue reading …

CANCER PROTECTION – Link between GLP-1 and reduced cancer risk ‘not surprising,’ says expert. See video …

WATCH

NEWT GINGRICH – Schumer and Jeffries are totally out of touch with America. See video …

TOMI LAHREN – Trump knows how to have fun while running the country. See video …

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