NOTUS

10/03/2025

The Pentagon says it’s conducting strikes on drug smugglers. Critics say President Trump needs permission.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the strikes will continue “until the attacks on the American people are over.”

10/03/2025

“Coming back now, you’re just negotiating against yourself,” House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole said.

“Coming back now, you’re just negotiating against yourself,” House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole said.

10/03/2025

New: Hamas said it will return all Israeli hostages, agreeing to a key part of the Gaza-Israel peace plan announced by President Trump on Monday.

President Donald Trump is pressing for a rapid end to the war in Gaza.

10/03/2025

California’s new AI law could set a precedent for what Democrat-led AI regulation looks like nationwide.

The governor won a legislative battle this week. It could have 2028 presidential implications.

10/03/2025

The FDA this week approved a new mifepristone medication. Now, House Republicans are calling for FDA leaders to be laid off as part of the government shutdown.

Lawmakers want those responsible for approving the medication to be ousted during potential reductions in force.

10/03/2025

Speaker Mike Johnson said he’s considering not bringing the House back into session until the Senate passes the House’s continuing resolution.

The speaker has argued that the House has done it’s job and there isn’t a reason to return until the government reopens.

10/03/2025

Former North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn is attempting a political comeback — this time in an open House seat in Florida — but he shouldn’t expect any help from those in President Donald Trump’s orbit.

The scandal-ridden former North Carolina lawmaker has launched a run for a House seat in Florida.

10/03/2025

CoreCivic, a private prison company, expects to rake in nearly $300 million from new contracts with ICE.

The agreements will add more than 5,700 beds for the detention of immigrants.

10/03/2025

A senior administration official acknowledged the federal-employee unions’ arguments that RIFs had never been done before in a shutdown.

“I guess we are setting precedent by nature of doing them,” the official said.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. By continuing on NOTUS, you agree to its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

10/03/2025

For the first time in more than a decade, the monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will be delayed.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its report on schedule during the 2019 shutdown. This time, nearly every employee was furloughed, per agency contingency plans.

10/03/2025

Experts warn that Pres. Trump’s directive on “domestic terrorism and organized political violence” could lead to government surveillance of people who simply disagree with him.
https://www.notus.org/policy/trump-directive-organized-political-violence-increased-surveillance

10/03/2025

Another top Air Force general announced his retirement this week — one of a number of high-profile departures from the military since President Donald Trump took office.

Gen. Thomas Bussiere’s retirement came just days after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ideologically tinged speech to hundreds of top generals and admirals.