White House draws out mass federal firings timeline as GOP grows squeamish in funding fight

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White House draws out mass federal firings timeline as GOP grows squeamish in funding fight The Trump administration's strategy to swiftly roll out mass layoffs of federal workers during the government shutdown has… CNN

Minnie Driver Slams Old Headline About Her Appearance: 'It Was Always a Lie' Minnie Driver is utilizing the platform she didn't have back in the day, calling out the lasting effects of negative headlines… TODAY

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon fined $100K for sideline incident with player, AP sources say TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has been fined $100,000 by the team after a heated sideline… The Associated Press

Gold hits $4,000 for the first time ever The price of gold surpassed $4,000 on Tuesday, Oct. 7. That could be good news if you purchased a Costco gold bar in 2023. USA TODAY

Blue Öyster Cult Addresses Donald Trump's Use of '(Don't Fear) The Reaper' in AI Video Mocking Democrats The president plays the cowbell in the clip. Billboard

Trump Calls for NATO Action Against Russia Trump Calls for NATO Action Against Russia Bradenton Herald

Family of 6-year-old stabbed to death 'sickened' by suspect's early prison release Heather and Koral Tipton, relatives of a 6-year-old stabbing victim, speak out after the suspect was released early from prison… FOX News

Stephen Miller 'Plenary Authority' Remark Sparks Controversy The Trump aide sparked suspicion when he stopped speaking after he mentioned the President's "plenary authority," though CNN… Time

Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to scientist trio for Harry Potter-like work in molecular architecture A trio of scientists have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing "metal-organic frameworks," a form of… CNN

'I sleep with a gas mask on' - Life next to Portland protest angering Trump Residents at the centre of Portland BBC

How Ukraine Turned the Tables on Russia Russia assumed time was on its side, but a new Ukrainian strategy is yielding surprising results. The Atlantic

Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida's Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes… The Associated Press

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