The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website prominently displays a banner and popup attributing the looming government shutdown to the “Radical Left.” Screenshot/HUD.gov toggle caption Screenshot/HUD.gov Internal communications within federal agencies and at least one public-facing government website reveal that the Trump administration is attributing the potential government shutdown to Democratic lawmakers, a move...
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Federal Agencies Directed to Pin Shutdown Blame on Democrats: NPR
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Why More Americans Are Growing Frustrated with Democrats Over Republicans in Congress: NPR
According to a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist survey, Republicans are held marginally more responsible than Democrats for a possible government shutdown, though nearly one-third of participants...
According to a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist survey, Republicans are held marginally more responsible than Democrats for a possible government shutdown, though nearly one-third of participants assign blame to both parties. Rahul Mukherjee/NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll toggle caption Rahul Mukherjee/NPR/PBS News/Marist Poll A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that if the federal government were to shut down,... -
Countdown to Shutdown: Top Military Leaders Convene Amid Deadline – NPR
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Good morning. Welcome to the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to receive it directly in your inbox, and tune in to the Up First podcast for the essential news to kickstart your day. Key Headlines Today Yesterday’s discussions between leading Democrats, Republicans, and President Trump concluded without an agreement to finance the government. Federal funding... -
Brave Rescuers Rush Oxygen to Survivors Amid Indonesia School Building Collapse: NPR
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From Beats to Bloodshed: The Dark Turn of Lesotho’s Popular Music | NPR
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A man plays an accordion while people congregate at a traditional tavern, known locally as a shabeen, in Semonkong. MARCO LONGARI/AFP hide caption toggle caption MARCO LONGARI/AFP MASERU, Lesotho – In the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho, Puseletso Seema holds a revered place in the nation’s cultural tapestry as the celebrated “Queen of Famo.” This traditional... -
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Nathan Law Barred from Entering Singapore: NPR
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Join Our Ultimate Sober October Newsletter Guide – Stay Inspired with NPR!
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Well done! You’ve chosen to pause your drinking for a month. Let’s dive in! Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR Thinking about joining the worldwide movement known as Sober October, where participants abstain from alcohol for 31 days to boost their well-being and support cancer awareness? We’re... -
Suspect Arrested in Deadly North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting That Killed 3: NPR
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Palestinian Death Toll Surpasses 66,000 Amid Netanyahu’s Upcoming Meeting with Trump: NPR
Dr. Paul Ransom, representing the British humanitarian medical organization UK-Med, alongside local healthcare workers, provides treatment at a field hospital in Muwasi near Khan Younis,...
Dr. Paul Ransom, representing the British humanitarian medical organization UK-Med, alongside local healthcare workers, provides treatment at a field hospital in Muwasi near Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Jehad Alshrafi/AP toggle caption Jehad Alshrafi/AP The Palestinian death count in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has surpassed 66,000, according to Gaza’s Health...
