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October 1, 2025
Politics

Government Website Accuses ‘Radical Left in Congress’ of Forcing Shutdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated its website with a banner blaming the “Radical Left in Congress” for the government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: HUD, the Senate, and members of Congress, specifically Democrats refusing to agree to a funding deal.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The banner appeared on HUD’s website on Wednesday morning following the Senate’s failure to pass a funding resolution on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need.” — HUD website

🎯IMPACT: The banner is part of a broader Trump White House campaign to inform Americans of the Democratic Party’s responsibility for the government shutdown and its effects on federal agencies.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) website prominently displayed a red banner on Wednesday morning, accusing the “Radical Left in Congress” of causing the federal government shutdown. Visitors to the HUD website encountered a pop-up message and a banner stating, “The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need.”

The message followed the Senate Democrats’ refusal to pass a continuing funding resolution on Tuesday, which led to the government shutdown at the start of Wednesday. Senate Democrats had pressed for a deal in exchange for the seven votes needed to overcome the chamber’s 60-vote procedural threshold, demanding the funding bill include an extension of Obamacare tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Millions of Americans rely on these credits to lower healthcare costs. Republicans, however, argue that extending the credits would lead to increased taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants.

Notably, the HUD website had displayed similar messaging before the shutdown was finalized. On Tuesday, the website warned that the “Radical Left” would “inflict massive pain on the American people” if their demands were not met. Additionally, HUD’s website mirrored an email issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to at least 16 federal agencies earlier that day, which also blamed Democrats for the shutdown.

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Christopher Tomlinson
Corruption
Politics

FBI May Have Spied On 160 Republicans Under Biden, Trump Calls for Prison Terms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New revelations regarding the Joe Biden-era Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and its “Arctic Frost” operation indicate that as many as 160 Republicans were spied on.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former FBI Director Christopher Wray, former special prosecutor Jack Smith, up to 160 Republicans, and multiple conservative activists and personalities.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The new revelations were made on October 28 by the House Judiciary Committee, with Trump responding this morning.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These thugs should all be investigated and put in prison. A disgrace to humanity. Deranged Jack Smith is a criminal!!!” – President Donald J. Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The new information reveals the depths of the Biden regime’s use of the FBI to spy on political opponents.

IN FULL

A newly released internal document review by the House Judiciary Committee reveals that more than 160 Republicans may have been subjects of the Arctic Frost probe conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation under the Biden-Harris regime. The hundreds of pages of material suggest the investigation, initiated under then-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and later overseen by special prosecutor Jack Smith, was far broader than previously disclosed.

The documents show that “45 individuals” were potentially under investigation, including figures such as WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Department of Justice (DOJ) official Jeffrey Clark, Trump attorney John Eastman, and former Republican congressman Mark Meadows.

An additional 111 individuals were flagged, including Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro, senior adviser Dan Scavino, former DOJ official Jeff Rosen, and current DOJ official Ed Martin.

President Donald J. Trump reacted to the new revelations on Truth Social, saying, “These thugs should all be investigated and put in prison. A disgrace to humanity. Deranged Jack Smith is a criminal!!!”

The materials shed light on internal FBI terminology: agents used “threat tags” in their files, such as “FRAUD CORRUPT”, “CORRUPT”, “PCORRUPT”, and “PCORRUPT_CAMP”. They also reference a 2020 “Tactical Intelligence Report.”

Emails from May 2022 show regional FBI offices working under the Arctic Frost label. One region thanked field offices for “help in interviews in Arctic Frost,” while another asked for about $16,600 from the Public Corruption Unit “for travel … to conduct more than 40 interviews, serve subpoenas, and execute several cellular device search warrants.” A September 2022 subpoena list identified dozens of Republican-linked activists, public officials, electors, and government employees tied to the 2020 election’s aftermath.

New sources add that top officials personally approved the investigation: a memo released by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shows then-Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Wray signed off on opening Arctic Frost.

The probe reportedly involved tracking several GOP senators’ private communications and phone-call metadata. In one disclosure, the FBI confirmed that ten Republican lawmakers had their phone records analyzed for date/time/location of calls during the week of January 6, though not the content of the calls.

In a related development, the FBI has disbanded its CR-15 squad, a Washington Field Office public corruption unit linked to Arctic Frost, and fired agents involved, after revelations that the unit “tracked the communications of GOP Senators.” FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is “cleaning up a diseased temple … removing those who weaponized law enforcement for political purposes.”

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Culture

Trump Fires Federal Arts Board Overseeing ‘Arc de Trump’ and Ballroom Projects.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency tasked with reviewing design and aesthetic matters.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, the Commission of Fine Arts members, and a White House official.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The dismissals were announced on Tuesday, with the Commission operating in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts is terminated, effective immediately.”

🎯IMPACT: The White House plans to appoint new members aligned with Trump’s America First policies, impacting future federal design projects.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency established in 1910 to provide expert advice on matters of design and aesthetics. The commission reviews designs for memorials, government buildings, and other federal projects.

An email sent to one of the commissioners stated, “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts is terminated, effective immediately.” A White House official confirmed the move, adding that new appointees will align with Trump’s America First policies.

The White House has not provided further comment on the matter or indicated who will replace the dismissed members. The commission is traditionally staffed by experts in art, architecture, and urban design.

Earlier this month, Trump shared plans for a grand arch near the Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, but featuring a gold Lady Liberty on top. Trump noted that the design could vary in size, stating, “I happen to like the large one.” Additionally, construction crews were recently seen dismantling part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a $300 million ballroom funded by donors.

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2 hours ago
News

U.S. Debt Soars to $38 Trillion, Fastest Rise Since Pandemic.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion, setting a new record amidst a federal government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Treasury Department, Michael Peterson of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, and White House officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The debt milestone occurred on Wednesday, as noted in the Treasury Department’s latest report.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Along with increasing debt, you get higher interest costs, which are now the fastest growing part of the budget.” – Michael Peterson

🎯IMPACT: Rising debt leads to increased borrowing costs and reduced purchasing power for Americans, according to experts.

IN FULL

The U.S. government’s gross national debt exceeded $38 trillion on Wednesday, marking a historic record during a federal government shutdown. This rapid accumulation of debt is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the nation hitting $37 trillion just this past August.

The Treasury Department’s latest report, which details the nation’s daily financial status, highlights the increasing debt. Concerningly, the long-term implications of the increasing debt could be higher costs of borrowing. “Along with increasing debt, you get higher interest costs, which are now the fastest growing part of the budget,” Michael Peterson, chair and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, stated in a recent interview. He noted that interest payments alone are projected to rise from $4 trillion over the past decade to $14 trillion over the next ten years.

Despite the fear of mounting interest costs, the short-term and long-term Treasury bond yields—the primary signal for government debt costs—have fallen dramatically. The 10-Year Treasury yield is down nearly a full point since January 1, 2025.

“During his first eight months in office, President Trump has reduced the deficit by $350 billion compared to the same period in 2024,” stated White House spokesman Kush Desai. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also highlighted efforts by the Trump administration to curtail government spending and reduce the deficit.

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15 hours ago
Immigration
News

Trump Is Moving Even Closer Towards 600k Deportation Goal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald J. Trump has deported over 527,000 illegal aliens since the start of his mass deportation program in January.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The deportation program began following Trump’s inauguration in late January, with operations spanning the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Trump Administration is on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office.” – Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: Over two million illegal aliens have reportedly left the U.S., including 1.6 million voluntary departures, and migration through Panama’s Darien Gap has dropped by 99.99 percent.

IN FULL

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under President Donald J. Trump has deported more than 527,000 illegal immigrants since the administration’s renewed enforcement program began in late January, according to agency officials. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the administration expects the total to reach 600,000 by the end of the year.

“The Trump Administration is on pace to shatter historic records and deport nearly 600,000 illegal aliens by the end of President Donald Trump’s first year since returning to office,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “More than two million illegal aliens have left the U.S., including 1.6 million who have voluntarily self-deported and over 527,000 deportations. This is just the beginning. President Trump and Secretary Noem have jump-started an agency that was hamstrung and barred from doing its job for the last four years.”

McLaughlin said that, despite violence against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from drug cartels, gangs, and left-wing rioters, as well as “a historic number of injunctions from activist judges,” the agency’s efforts have not slowed. “DHS, ICE, and [Customs and Border Protection] have not just closed the border, but made historic strides to carry out President Trump’s promise of arresting and deporting illegal aliens who have invaded our country,” she said. “Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now or face the consequence: Migrants are now turning back before they even reach our borders. Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap is down 99.99 percent.”

Recent deportation cases have drawn national attention. One involves Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national with MS-13 ties who has lived in Maryland with his U.S.-citizen wife and child. After several failed attempts to send him to other countries, the U.S. government now plans to deport him to Liberia as early as October 31. “After failed attempts with Uganda, Eswatini, and Ghana, ICE now seeks to deport our client … to Liberia, a country with which he has no connection, thousands of miles from his family and home in Maryland,” complained his attorney, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg.

An immigration judge denied Ábrego García’s asylum claim earlier this month.

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16 hours ago
Crime
News

Suspect in Congressional Intern Murder Accused of Killing Teenager Days Earlier.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A congressional intern was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., followed by the killing of a teenage girl days later. The same suspect has been charged in both cases.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Victims include Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old intern, and 17-year-old Zoey Kelley. Naqwan Lucas has been charged in both killings.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tarpinian-Jachym was shot on June 30 in Washington, D.C., and Kelley was killed on July 4 inside a D.C. home.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These two arrests, and a third one pending—I’m confident we’ll get the third one—give Eric’s loved ones some sense of peace as they continue to grieve a tremendous loss.” – Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith

🎯IMPACT: The killings highlight ongoing violent crime in Washington, D.C., as police continue to search for the suspect.

IN FULL

A 21-year-old congressional intern, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, was fatally shot on June 30 in Washington, D.C., on the 1200 block of 7th Street NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. He died the following day. Just four days later, 17-year-old Zoey Kelley was killed in another shooting inside a D.C. home. Police have now charged Naqwan Lucas with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder while armed in connection with both deaths.

Notably, Lucas remains at large. Two other suspects, Jailen Lucas and Kelvin Thomas Jr., were previously arrested in Tarpinian-Jachym’s case. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said both have violent histories.

Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said in a September news conference that she was confident the final suspect would soon be caught. “These two arrests, and a third one pending—I’m confident we’ll get the third one—give Eric’s loved ones some sense of peace as they continue to grieve a tremendous loss,” she said.

Tarpinian-Jachym’s mother, Tamara Jachym, has called for justice and expressed frustration over the violence that took her son’s life. “I think Eric felt safe. It was early at night. He was in a decent area and this happened. And it’s a shame,” she said. “They will do it again,” she added.

President Donald J. Trump’s administration pointed to the crime emergency as justification for his federal crackdown on violent crime in the capital, which successfully reduced offending. However, Democrat officials are now largely back in control of local law enforcement.

Investigations have alleged that police may have manipulated or misclassified certain crimes to make crime reductions appear larger than they are, suggesting the situation may be even worse than it appears.

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17 hours ago
News

Bill Gates Says He Cares About Vaccines More Than Climate Change Now.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Bill Gates declared that climate change “will not lead to humanity’s demise”—walking back his previous climate alarmism—and urged world leaders to prioritize health and poverty issues over short-term emission targets.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Gates’s open letter was published ahead of the COP30 climate summit, scheduled to take place in Belém, Brazil.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The biggest problems are poverty and disease, just as they always have been.” – Bill Gates

🎯IMPACT: Gates’s remarks have sparked debate, suggesting the supposedly existential threat of climate change has fallen out of fashion with him in favour of other supposed dangers.

IN FULL

Bill Gates has stated that climate change will not result in humanity’s demise, urging world leaders to shift focus toward addressing poverty and diseases like malaria. In an open letter, Gates criticized the United Nations’ emphasis on short-term emission targets, instead advocating for improving living conditions and health outcomes globally.

“Although climate change will have serious consequences—particularly for people in the poorest countries—it will not lead to humanity’s demise,” Gates wrote on his GatesNotes website. “People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future. Emissions projections have gone down, and with the right policies and investments, innovation will allow us to drive emissions down much further.”

“Unfortunately, the doomsday outlook is causing much of the climate community to focus too much on near-term emissions goals, and it’s diverting resources from the most effective things we should be doing to improve life in a warming world,” the billionaire vaccine-obsessive added.

Ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Gates called for increased investments in vaccines and health programs. He highlighted that while innovation in clean energy is necessary for reducing emissions, it should not come at the expense of health and development funding. Gates stated, “Every tenth of a degree of heating that we prevent is hugely beneficial because a stable climate makes it easier to improve people’s lives.”

The billionaire philanthropist, who has invested in over 150 clean energy companies, acknowledged that some climate advocates might criticize his stance. However, he argued that human welfare should take precedence over narrowly focusing on temperature targets. “If you said to me, ‘Hey, what about 0.1 degrees versus malaria eradication?’ I’ll let the temperature go up 0.1 degrees to get rid of malaria,” he remarked during a recent interview.

Gates concluded his letter by urging leaders at COP30 to adopt a broader perspective, stating, “It’s not too late to adopt a different view and adjust our strategies for dealing with climate change.”

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17 hours ago
Immigration
UK

Afghan Mass Stabbing Suspect Is an Illegal Immigrant.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An Afghan suspected of killing one and injuring two others in a mass stabbing in Britain reportedly entered the country illegally in the back of a truck in 2020.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: A 49-year-old man who died, a 14-year-old boy who was wounded, a 45-year-old man who suffered “life-changing” injuries, and a 22-year-old Afghan who was tasered and arrested.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The stabbings occurred on Monday, October 28, at Midhurst Gardens in Uxbridge, while the man entered Britain illegally in 2020.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This was a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured.” – Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall

🎯IMPACT: The local community is shaken, and a heavy police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.

IN FULL

The 22-year-old Afghan national arrested after a fatal triple stabbing in west London, England, that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 14-year-old boy, entered Britain illegally in the back of a truck, according to British authorities. The attack occurred on the evening of October 27 in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.

British Police confirmed that a 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts from paramedics. A 45-year-old man sustained “life-changing” injuries, and a 14-year-old boy was also wounded. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Afghan, who was tasered by police near the scene, was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He was later taken to hospital as a precaution before being placed in custody.

Detectives said investigations into the motive and circumstances of the attack are ongoing. The British Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said the Afghan had come to Britain illegally in the back of a semi-truck in 2020 but was granted asylum in 2022 despite his illegal entry. Trucks were a popular means of entering the United Kingdom for many years, although they have been largely replaced by small boats coming across the English Channel in recent years.

Police Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall called the stabbing spree “a shocking and senseless act of violence that has left one man dead and two others injured,” and reassured the local community that a strong police presence would remain in place. She also told residents not to share footage of the incident online or listen to speculation regarding the motive on social media. “We ask that you rely on us for information,” she pleaded.

The killing has reignited public concern following a series of high-profile stabbings across Britain and Continental Europe involving migrants or people from migrant backgrounds. In January 2025, an Afghan migrant reportedly murdered two people, including a toddler, in a stabbing spree in Germany. In May, knife attacks attributed to migrants left eight people injured, among them an 11-year-old girl.

More recently, British police named Syrian migrant Jihad al-Shamie as the suspect in a terror attack on a Manchester synagogue that involved both a car-ramming and stabbing. In another case, a migrant went on trial in October for allegedly killing a worker at a hotel hosting migrants, again by stabbing.

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18 hours ago
Crime
War

Anti-Cartel Strikes Kill 14 as Trump Escalates War on Narco-Terrorists.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. has conducted three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing at least 14 people and leaving one survivor.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. military forces, with War Secretary Pete Hegseth providing details.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The strikes occurred on Monday in the Pacific Ocean.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The U.S. military struck four vessels in known narco-trafficking routes,” said War Secretary Hegseth.

🎯IMPACT: The strikes bring the total death toll in the U.S. campaign against drug cartels to over 50.

IN FULL

The U.S. military conducted three additional strikes on drug‑smuggling vessels on Monday, killing at least 14 people and leaving only one survivor. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the strikes targeted four boats in the Pacific Ocean, part of a broader campaign against narcotics trafficking. The latest operations bring the total death toll in the U.S. campaign against drug cartels to over 50.

Hegseth confirmed that since early September, the administration has carried out 13 strikes on 14 vessels along known narco‑trafficking routes. The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict with the cartels, labeling them “unlawful combatants” and citing the defense of the homeland as justification for the operations.

The campaign began with a series of targeted strikes on narco‑trafficking boats in the Caribbean and off the coast of Venezuela. On September 2, a U.S. strike killed 11 narco-terrorists aboard a Venezuelan vessel identified as members of the Tren de Aragua crime syndicate. In mid-September, another strike reportedly killed three people on a boat transporting narcotics in international waters. On October 3, Hegseth announced a strike off Venezuela that killed four. In late October, the campaign expanded into the Pacific, where two strikes killed five people near Marxist-led Colombia, opening a new front beyond the Caribbean.

The administration has so far maintained that all targets were confirmed as part of organized narcotics operations and that the use of lethal force was lawful under U.S. and international law.

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18 hours ago
Health
News

Texas AG Paxton Sues Tylenol Maker for Not Warning Pregnant Women of Risks.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the maker of Tylenol over claims the drug can cause autism in young children.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, Johnson & Johnson, and law firm Keller Postman.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed this week in Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets.” – Ken Paxton

🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit marks the first of its kind from a state government and could have significant implications for pharmaceutical companies and consumer safety.

IN FULL

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Tylenol, alleging that the company failed to warn consumers that acetaminophen (paracetamol), the drug’s active ingredient, could increase the risk of autism in children when taken during pregnancy. This marks the first time a U.S. state government has brought such a case against the pharmaceutical giant.

Paxton framed the lawsuit as part of his broader effort to hold major drug manufacturers accountable, saying, “Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks. These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets.”

The legal action follows comments from President Donald J. Trump, who recently warned pregnant women against using acetaminophen. “Don’t take Tylenol, don’t take it,” Trump said during a White House press conference, citing concerns about a potential link between prenatal use and autism in children.

The lawsuit, led by the law firm Keller Postman, claims Johnson & Johnson ignored and concealed evidence that acetaminophen could cause neurodevelopmental harm. The firm is also representing individuals in separate cases against the company’s spin-off, Kenvue, over similar allegations.

A 2021 meta-analysis led by researchers from Harvard and Mount Sinai found an increased risk of autism and ADHD among children exposed to the drug in utero. Internal documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests have revealed that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists had expressed concerns about acetaminophen’s safety during pregnancy as early as 2016, recommending that the agency urge “judicious” use. Notably, those warnings were never issued publicly.

The FDA has since said it is reviewing labeling updates, but maintains that a causal link between acetaminophen and autism has not been established.

Additional studies cited in the case include research suggesting that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may disrupt sexual development in male fetuses. Meanwhile, archived guidance from 2017 reportedly showed Tylenol advising pregnant women to avoid all its products, though that warning was later removed.

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19 hours ago
News

Vance Says Military Will Be Paid This Week Despite Democrat Shutdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Vice President J.D. Vance announced that U.S. military service members will receive their paychecks this week despite the ongoing government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Vice President J.D. Vance, GOP senators, and Congressional Democrats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Amid the fourth week of the federal government shutdown, with discussions ongoing in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We do think that we can continue paying the troops, at least for now.” – J.D. Vance

🎯IMPACT: Military service members will receive paychecks this Friday, but broader funding issues remain unresolved as Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over a continuing resolution.

IN FULL

Vice President J.D. Vance has announced that U.S. military service members will be paid this week despite the ongoing government shutdown. The Republican-led Senate had attempted to pass legislation last week ensuring that both military members and other federal employees required to work during the shutdown would continue to receive pay. However, the measure was blocked by Democrats.

“We do think that we can continue paying the troops, at least for now,” Vance stated after meeting with Republican senators. He also noted that food stamp benefits (SNAP) are nearing expiration and emphasized the need for cooperation from Democrats to keep essential operations running. “We just need the Democrats to actually help us out,” Vance added.

While troops will receive paychecks this Friday, Vance criticized Democrats for opposing Republican efforts to pass a clean continuing resolution (CR) that would maintain government funding at current levels. “Unfortunately, we’re not going to be able to pay everybody because we’ve been handed a very bad hand by the Democrats,” he explained.

Earlier in October, the Trump administration took similar measures to ensure military pay by reallocating $8 billion from military research and development accounts. However, the source of future funding remains uncertain as the shutdown continues.

The Senate GOP has repeatedly proposed a clean CR, but Democrats have largely rejected it, instead pushing for a resolution that includes provisions to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies and increase federal healthcare funding for illegal immigrants. The federal government is now in its fourth week of the shutdown, with no clear resolution in sight.

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