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On September 12, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, marking a shift as the city is in a Republican-led state. This follows prior deployments to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., amid ongoing debates over military involvement in policing and immigration enforcement. Trump claims the deployments address crime surges, despite data showing declines in some cities. The move has drawn mixed reactions from local officials and political figures.
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On October 25-26, 2025, Kamala Harris, former US vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, indicated in BBC interviews that she expects a woman will be US president soon and that she could "possibly" be that president. She has not decided on a 2028 presidential run but dismissed polls suggesting long odds. Harris also criticized Donald Trump’s administration and reflected on her 2024 campaign in her new book, "107 Days." Meanwhile, Democratic contenders are already preparing for the 2028 primaries.
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On November 13, 2025, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman suffered a a ventricular fibrillation flare-up during a morning walk in Braddock, causing him to fall and sustain minor facial injuries requiring 20 stitches. He was hospitalized in Pittsburgh for observation and medication adjustment. Fetterman, 56, has a history of stroke and heart conditions and has been open about his mental health struggles.
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The US Senate passed a stopgap funding measure to avoid a government shutdown until January 2026. The bill includes funding for SNAP, veterans, military projects, and other agencies, with negotiations ongoing in Congress. The House is expected to vote soon, but key issues like healthcare subsidies remain unresolved.
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The US government has ended a 43-day shutdown after Congress passed a funding bill extending government operations until January 30. The measure, supported by President Trump, restores funding for federal workers and key services but does not resolve healthcare subsidy issues, raising concerns about another shutdown in January.