In a high-stakes showdown over presidential power and the independence of the U.S. central bank, the Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook — at least for now.

At 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. The result? Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed, critical services are disrupted, and the economy is now losing an estimated $15 billion per week.

On October 2, 2025, during Yom Kippur — the holiest day in the Jewish calendar — a devastating terrorist attack struck the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.

In a surprising move, President Trump has struck a bold deal with Pfizer: the pharmaceutical giant will cut prescription drug prices in the U.S. — especially for Medicaid — in exchange for a three-year exemption from tariffs and a commitment to massive U.S. investment.

The U.S. federal government has officially shut down as of 12:01 a.m. ET on October 1, 2025, lawmakers failed to pass critical funding legislation, triggering a cascade of disruptions across government agencies.

In a powerful and precedent-setting decision, U.S. District Judge William Young ruled that non-citizens lawfully present in the United States are entitled to First Amendment protections — even when engaging in political speech. The case stems from the Trump administration’s campaign to detain, revoke visas, and deport international students and scholars for their pro-Palestinian advocacy. The ruling calls the “ideological deportation” policy unconstitutional, condemning efforts to silence dissent as a direct assault on free speech.

In a dramatic escalation, the Trump administration has ordered 200 National Guard troops to Portland amid claims that “Antifa” and protesters are threatening federal properties — a move that’s stirred lawsuits, accusations of overreach, and a constitutional showdown.

In a high-stakes address at Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth aimed at what he called “woke culture” in the military—and laid down an uncompromising new vision for the U.S. armed forces. He joined President Trump in front of nearly 800 top generals and admirals to declare sweeping reforms in fitness, grooming, leadership, and promotion policies. In his remarks, Hegseth even went so far as to invite dissenters to resign.