Press review · Wednesday, 6 August 2025
06 August 2025
11,804 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
Government shutdown expected to drag into at least next week
For the fourth time, the Senate is expected to defeat Democratic and Republican plans to fund the government. And there are no signs the party leaders are talking to each other.
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foxnews.com
ICE director says Portland facility faces violence with 'little help from local police'
Federal immigration officials report their Portland facility under attack with bottle rockets, rocks and lasers as protesters escalate violence beyond peaceful demonstrations.
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foxnews.com
Furloughed SBA staffers unleash on Democrats for shutdown in searing auto-replies
Furloughed SBA employees use out-of-office messages to blame Democrats for blocking federal funding bill, citing impact on 320 businesses and $170 million in loans.
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foxnews.com
Supreme Court takes Second Amendment case challenging Hawaii gun law
The Supreme Court said Friday that it will review a challenge to Hawaii's handgun restrictions, as the Trump administration defends the Second Amendment,
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calmatters.org
Newsom warns USC: Comply with Trump, lose billions
After the president sent a letter offering “substantial” federal grants if USC complies with conservative demands, Newsom threatened to withdraw lucrative state funding
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usatoday.com
Is the federal government still shut down? Here’s the latest.
Is the government shutdown still happening? Here's what you need to know.
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nhpr.org
Shaheen on federal government shutdown: ‘I’m blaming everybody’
"When we're coming up on a looming government shutdown, people have been willing to sit down and negotiate," Shaheen said. "That's been sorely lacking this time."
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dentonrc.com
Government shutdown's impact in Denton County: What local Reps. Gill and Jackson are saying
After Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to resolve a stalemate on federal funding late Tuesday, a government shutdown began, putting federal services and employees in limbo across the country.
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foxnews.com
Government shutdown enters 3rd day as Senate stalemate over Obamacare subsidies drags on
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remain deadlocked over government funding as bipartisan talks continue among rank-and-file members.
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nbcnews.com
Government shutdown live updates: Day 3 of federal funding lapse brings Trump layoff fears
Follow government shutdown news as Trump and Congress grapple with federal budget plans. Firings are expected soon, and some employees have received furlough notices.
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federalnewsnetwork.com
‘Those were not my words:’ Out-of-office message automatically updated for furloughed Education Dept employees
These messages are the latest example where the Trump administration has blamed Democrats for the government shutdown using official channels.
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abcnews.go.com
Fed workers say they're stressed, financially stretched by government shutdown
Some federal workers cast into limbo by the government shutdown said they are already feeling stressed over how they will make ends meet.
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nbcnews.com
Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands returns to the National Mall
A statue featuring President Donald Trump alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reappeared in front of the Capitol after it was removed last week.
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OMB Director Russ Vought expected to play an outsized role in government shutdown
OMB Director Russ Vought is expected to play a major role during the government shutdown, including whether there are mass layoffs.
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bridgemi.com
Michigan budget talks: Free school meals, $10k per student, nearly $2B for roads - Bridge Michigan
Michigan lawmakers could vote on a new state budget today. Here’s what we know will – or won’t – be in it.
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foxnews.com
Johnson shuts door on negotiating shutdown deal as Democrats dig in on Obamacare
House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, saying they rejected a clean funding bill without Republican provisions.
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foxnews.com
'Come-to-Jesus meeting’: Military community reacts to Hegseth's get fit, get in line or get out speech
Military leaders received blunt orders from War Secretary Pete Hegseth about fitness standards and Trump administration policies at a historic Quantico meeting.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. to expand intelligence assistance to Ukraine for strikes on Russian energy facilities
The move follows shifting rhetoric on the war from President Donald Trump, who has become more critical of Russia's chances of winning.
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pbs.org
WATCH: Jeffries calls for ACA tax credits to be made permanent as shutdown stretches into 2nd day
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pinned the government shutdown on the GOP and said Democrats are willing to negotiate on the issue, but "need credible partners on the other side."
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nbcnews.com
Trump has 'determined' the U.S. is in 'armed conflict' with cartels, administration tells Congress
In recent weeks, the U.S. military struck at least three boats from Venezuela allegedly carrying narco-traffickers and drugs that could threaten Americans, Trump said on Truth Social.
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kcur.org
Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas ousted after refusing to give Trump administration a sword
The director of the presidential library and museum in Abilene, Kansas, said he was suddenly told to resign or be fired. He refused to give the Trump administration a historic sword from the museum’s collection.
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foxnews.com
With the government shutdown threatening air travel, a GOP bill seeks to keep flights running
As federal agencies hunker down for what could be a protracted government shutdown, Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to make sure that flights can continue on schedule.
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nbcnews.com
Thune digs in on 'stupid' shutdown: Talks with Schumer are 'not going to accomplish a lot'
The top Senate Republican also defended the Trump administration's plans to fire some federal employees during a shutdown in an interview with NBC's Tom Llamas.
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foxnews.com
Trump sees 'unprecedented opportunity' to cut government during shutdown
President Donald Trump said he would meet with Russell Vought on Thursday to discuss cutting Democrat agencies following a partial government shutdown.
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More turmoil at Virginia US attorney's office following Comey indictment: 2 top prosecutors fired, sources say
Two top attorneys in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia have been fired from their jobs in recent days, sources told ABC.
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US is engaged in formal 'armed conflict' with 'terrorist' drug cartels, Trump says
The notice was sent to several congressional committees.
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foxnews.com
Trump admin tells Congress it determined US engaged in formal 'armed conflict' with 'terrorist' drug cartels
Trump administration sends memo to Congress declaring drug cartels as terrorist organizations and announcing armed conflict status with these groups.
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foxnews.com
'Real consequences': Food aid, flood insurance, FEMA funds in jeopardy amid shutdown, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed the everyday Americans he is concerned would be at risk in the event of a prolonged government shutdown.
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Speaker Johnson has yet to swear in newly elected Arizona lawmaker Adelita Grijalva
Grijalva's presence, once she is sworn in, would narrow the margins and give Democrats more power as they confront Trump and the GOP agenda.
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nbcnews.com
Education Department employees surprised to find their email automatically changed to blame Democrats for shutdown
Five furloughed employees told NBC News they had put up nonpartisan out-of-office messages, only to see they were changed — without their permission — to partisan ones.
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nbcnews.com
Battered by mass firings and DOGE drama, federal workers now brace for weeks without pay
Furloughed employees won’t be paid until Congress passes a bill to fund the government, with neither side showing signs of budging as the shutdown entered its second day.
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Live updates: Government shutdown Day 2 sees Trump, Democrats refusing to budge
The federal government’s shutdown entered Day 2 on Thursday as neither side showed signs of budging amid their impasse over funding the government.
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foxnews.com
Media bashes Trump admin messaging for pinning shutdown on Dems, White House fires back
Media reports suggest the Trump admin is violating federal law by blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
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Is the federal government still shut down? Here’s the latest.
Is the government shutdown still going and what needs to happen for it to end? Here's what we know.
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beaconjournal.com
Cuyahoga Valley National Park closed amid shutdown. What does it really mean for visitors?
Visitors to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will notice some big changes amid a government shutdown.
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Soybean farmers caught in looming crisis as US trade war with China cripples sales
Soybean farmers say they've been dealing with huge surpluses and lower sales after China halted their purchases due to Trump's trade policies.
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nbcnews.com
Government shutdown live updates: Trump and Democrats dig in as federal workers face furloughs
Follow the latest government shutdown news as congressional leaders stand firm on their respective funding bills. Trump administration officials are putting heavy blame on Democrats for the delay.
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How the government shutdown will affect the already shrunken Education Department
Investigations into civil rights complaints will stop, the department will not issue new federal grants and about 87% of its workforce will be furloughed, according to a department contingency plan.
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foxnews.com
Meet the 3 senators who broke with Democrats to support a bill to keep government open
Fearing a government shutdown and its implications, three senators who caucus with Democrats voted to support the GOP's continuing resolution to fund the government.
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These Democratic senators voted with Republicans on government funding bill
Three Democratic senators voted with Republicans to keep the government open on Tuesday night.
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Unions sue Trump administration over shutdown RIF plans
“Nothing in the Antideficiency Act or any other statute authorizes RIFs of employees who work in agencies or programs with a lapse in funding," the unions said.
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foxnews.com
Dems in the hot seat after Obamacare’s spiking premium costs torpedo their narrative
Democrats warn of ACA premium spikes amid government shutdown debate while Republicans argue the program's subsidies highlight sustainability concerns with Obamacare.
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FBI chief Kash Patel says he won't partner with Anti-Defamation League over Comey link
FBI Director Kash Patel accused the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group that battles extremism, of spying on Americans.
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foxnews.com
Patel cuts ties Comey’s FBI made with ADL as organization faces backlash for TPUSA criticism
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau's formal rejection of its ties to the Anti-Defamation League, which were established under Comey.
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Trump's comments on sending troops to American cities were 'cherry-picked' from speech, Speaker Johnson says
A day after Trump said the U.S. is fighting a "war from within," Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries react to the president's comments.
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Vance laughs off criticism of Trump's deepfake Jeffries video: 'We're having a good time'
VP JD Vance dismisses criticism of Trump's deepfake video mocking Democratic leaders and showing Jeffries wearing a sombrero.
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foxnews.com
Here's what Trump wants to do to reshape the federal government during the shutdown
The government shutdown began Wednesday as Congress failed to pass a funding package, while President Donald Trump sees opportunity to cut federal programs and employees.
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foxnews.com
Johnson accuses Schumer of blocking ‘real discussion’ to keep government open
House Republicans and Senate Democrats remain deadlocked over government funding, and Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's political calculations.
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Guard troops begin training in Portland on handling civil disturbances
President Trump said Tuesday U.S. cities should be military "training grounds."
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Dick Durbin says he's 'overwhelmed' after Pope Leo defended him from abortion-related criticism
After Durbin withdrew from accepting an award from Chicago's cardinal, the pope said that "it’s important to look at the overall work that a senator has done."