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Congressman Misses Out On 67% Intel Gains, 100K Federal Workers To Resign And More: This Week In Politics

Donald Trump has been at the center of some significant events this week. Here’s a quick recap of the top political stories that unfolded over the weekend.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: President authorizes sending national guard into Chicago as judge blocks Portland deployment

Illinois governor JB Pritzker calls move unnecessary and ‘a manufactured performance’ – key US politics stories from 4 October at a glance

The Guardian - US

Illinois governor says Trump gave him ‘ultimatum’ and is mobilizing 300 National Guard troops as protests erupt

‘For Donald Trump, this has never been about safety. This is about control,’ the Democratic governor said

The Independent UK

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Trump admin discussed sending the battle-ready 82nd Airborne Division into Portland, leaked texts reveal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly considered deploying an elite Army unit to Portland, Oregon, to address protests President Donald Trump called “lawless mayhem,” according to text messages

The Independent UK

What is Donald Trump doing while the government is shut down? Shamelessly living his ‘incredibly weird’ dream

But according to the White House, the president just "loves to have a bit of fun."

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Israel halts strikes in Gaza after Trump's call to stop the fighting

This is the closest that Israel and Hamas have come to ending the war since the October 7 attacks almost exactly two years ago.

Axios

Trump Pushes Israel To Stop 'Bombing' Gaza As Hamas Agrees To Free Hostages: 'Right Now, It's Far Too Dangerous To Do That'

President Donald Trump welcomed Hamas’ response to his proposed Gaza ceasefire plan on Friday, immediately calling on Israel to halt military operations in the enclave.

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Trump Says Hamas Ready For Peace, Tells Israel To Stop Bombing Gaza

US President Donald Trump said Friday he believed Hamas was ready for "lasting peace" and told Israel to stop bombing Gaza, after the Palestinian militant group declared it was ready to free hostages under his ceasefire plan.

International Business Times

Melania Trump’s Bizarre AI Video Fuels Major Conspiracy Theory: “What Is She Trying To Tell Us?”

Melania Trump shared a glimpse of the future in AI form.

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Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

Roll Call

Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Pentagon chief says strike – fourth by US military in recent weeks – targeted boat with ‘substantial amounts’ of drugs

The Guardian - US

This is What You'll Hear When You Call the White House During Shutdown Karoline Leavitt Tears Into Democrats

During the 1 October 2025 shutdown, the White House comment line plays a recorded message from Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blaming Democrats, raising Hatch Act questions and widening a partisan communications push across agencies.

International Business Times UK

Trump's Planned Farm Bailout Should Require Congressional Approval

The Trump administration has already claimed the power to raise taxes without congressional approval. Now it is going to spend money that way too.

Reason

Court Records Show DHS Secretly Used Crime Unit to Detain Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters

HSI created a "tiger team" to compile more than 100 reports on protesters relying heavily on profiles from an anonymous website that lists individuals accused of anti-Israel activity

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Roll Call

Cruz 'sandbox' plan for AI draws support, detractors - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz's proposal for AI companies to seek regulatory waivers from the White House is popular with Big Tech.

International Business Times

USA Rare Earth Shares Jump On Report Of White House Talks

USA Rare Earth is advancing two major projects of its own: a rare earths mine in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and a neodymium magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, slated to begin commercial operations in the first half of 2026.

The Independent UK

Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after pressure from the White House

Programs allowing public to post information about raids by immigration agents in their communities pulled from App Store following heavy criticism from Trump administration officials this summer

Axios

Trump charts path to total control amid government shutdown

So far, the standoff is only emboldening the White House.

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Trump's push for executive control runs into a hurdle: economic independence

On Tuesday, the White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to run the BLS.

Reason

The White House Thinks Taking Partial Ownership of a Canadian Mining Company Will Reduce the National Debt

Trump's deal with a lithium mine in Nevada follows similar "creative deals" with Intel and U.S. Steel.

The Independent UK

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money

Barchart

As Trump Buys Into Lithium Americas, This 1 Under-the-Radar Lithium Stock Could Go Even Higher

As the White House bought a 5% stake in Lithium Americas, the stock skyrocketed on Oct. 1.

The Independent UK

Eisenhower Library head resigns after blocking Trump from gifting King Charles one of former president’s swords

Trump gifted King Charles III a replica of a sword belonging to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Latin Times

White House Pushes Back At The Pope For Saying Immigration Stance Contradicts 'Pro-Life' Values: 'We Are Upholding the Law'

"Someone who says I'm against abortion but I'm in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States," said the Pope on Tuesday

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Pope Leo XIV targets ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ in U.S., questions Anerica’s twisted definition of ‘pro-life’

The White House response was uncharacteristically measured, even careful.

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