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flag Congress faces a government shutdown after Democrats blocked a GOP funding bill, demanding ACA tax credit extensions.

flag The U.S. government is headed for a shutdown after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led funding bill, failing to secure the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. flag The deadlock centers on Democrats’ demand to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, while Republicans insist on a "clean" bill. flag This marks the first potential shutdown in nearly seven years, risking furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. flag Meanwhile, tensions escalated in Broadview, Illinois, where local police are investigating federal immigration agents over alleged hit-and-run incidents and use of chemical agents. flag A federal judge also ruled that the Trump administration’s policy targeting noncitizens for Gaza war protests likely violated the First Amendment. flag Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism for a military speech emphasizing grooming and fitness over strategic priorities.

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