Shutdowns, Diplomacy, and Heists: October 21, 2025
Facts Not Feelings - October 21, 2025
Today's Stories:
Federal government shutdown enters 21st day as Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that would prevent healthcare premiums from doubling for 24 million Americans
U.S.-Colombia diplomatic crisis escalates as Trump cuts aid and announces tariffs following Colombian president's accusation that U.S. strike killed innocent fisherman
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules Trump can deploy Oregon National Guard to Portland over governor's objections in controversial expansion of presidential…
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