The Hill Articles: October 2, 2025

Munich Airport closes briefly after drone sightings Apple removes ICEBlock from its App Store Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after ICE arrest Trump officially declares war on drug cartels Federal health programs under a shutdown  Theo Von says government offered him security after harassment from DHS deportation video Cuomo declines to say whether Israel is committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza Musk’s wealth hits new high House Democratic veterans condemn Trump’s remarks to military Cuomo says he’d turn down Trump endorsement Newsom says he’ll ‘instantly’ cut funding at California colleges that sign Trump pact Jeffries says public pressure will bring Trump back to the negotiating table on shutdown California police accuse Waymo of illegal turn but can’t issue driverless car a ticket ‘Emergency’ naked bike ride planned as Trump set to deploy troops to Portland White House’s shutdown layoff threats, funding freezes unnerve some Republicans House Republican calls Democrats’ demands on Medicaid, ACA a ‘ransom note’ Trump-Epstein statues make return to National Mall Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez explain their votes on the shutdown US increasing embassy staffing to handle World Cup fans House Democrats press Johnson on swearing in Adelita Grijalva on Friday Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid denied Judge overseeing Oregon National Guard case recuses over marriage to Democratic lawmaker Tesla sales up 7 percent ahead of tax credit’s end TSA asks for airline passengers’ patience, warns longer wait times possible Top Oversight Democrat calls for investigation into GOP messaging on shutdown FDA approves new generic abortion pill, drawing conservative fury Patel terminates FBI’s relationship with ADL amid fallout from Kirk shooting Out-of-office emails at Education Department changed to blame Democrats for shutdown Top Air Force general announces retirement Trump declares US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels George Conway: Comey indictment ‘invalid’ Watch: Jeffries gives remarks amid government shutdown Democrat presses Comer to have Vought testify on federal firings Can you get a passport during the government shutdown? Hispanic groups criticize Trump’s sombrero memes, videos Durbin ‘overwhelmed’ by Pope Leo support on abortion rights Mormons raise almost $300K for family of gunman accused of attacking Michigan church ICE officers to patrol Super Bowl over Bad Bunny halftime show?   Government shutdown: Will SNAP, WIC benefits run out? Joe Rogan stunned by left’s response to Charlie Kirk murder  Conor McGregor says he’ll fight in White House UFC match: ‘Done deal, signed, delivered’ Newsom mocks Trump with AI-generated Marie Antoinette image Bessent warns shutdown could hurt GDP: ‘A hit to working America’ Teachers unions have declared war on good teachers — it’s time we fight back Meme battle consumes government shutdown messaging war Will tax extensions be due if the government is shut down Oct. 15th? Why reclaiming an Afghan air base is in America’s national interest What to know about traveling during the government shutdown Chelsea Clinton launching podcast targeting public health misinformation Speaker Johnson defends agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown Brendan Carr-leone’s war on the First Amendment Washington shouldn’t just hand the future of biotech to Beijing Almost half in new poll say groceries harder to afford Capitol quiet on second day of shutdown Almost 2 in 3 say US too politically divided to solve nation’s problems: Poll Johnson tells Jeffries to ‘just ignore’ Trump’s sombrero memes: ‘These are sideshows’ FCC chair set to testify before Senate Musk becomes first person worth $500B White House: Federal government layoffs likely in the thousands Elon Musk digs in on ‘Cancel Netflix’ crusade Study finds wildfire smoke reduces sperm quality More Americans now say violence may be needed to get US back on track: Survey Live updates: Shutdown furor grows over White House messaging; Federal workers await news on layoffs Seized cartel ‘monster’ truck had gunports, .50-caliber machinegun Colorado mountain closes indefinitely after driver ignores warnings, gets stuck Panama 1989 is not a good model for dealing with Venezuela  Trump aims to give preferential funding treatment to universities that meet demands Rising: October 2, 2025 Crockett on White House shutdown messaging: ‘How can this not be a violation of the Hatch Act?’ Cruz: Trump shutdown job cuts will cause Democrats ‘to scream and weep’ From integrity to infamy: How the FBI and Justice Department can find their way back  GOP senator: Vought has been ‘dreaming’ of shutdown situation ‘since puberty’ Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint over federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown Karen Bass: Trump ‘creating warfare within cities’ Beshear: Trump treating federal workers, families like ‘prop’ in shutdown Trust in media outlets reaches record low: Gallup House Democrat confronts Johnson: ‘The president is unhinged’ AI will likely delete these four jobs — is yours one of them? Watch: House GOP leaders give remarks on Day 2 of shutdown Why America has lost faith in college and what to do about it Cruz posts video of Democrats wearing sombreros, cartoon mustaches Are your kids always saying ‘6-7?’ Here’s what it means Trump, Vought to meet over planned federal cuts, firings amid shutdown HUD secretary ‘not worried at all’ about violating law with website blaming shutdown on Democrats Is Kamala Harris America’s worst politician?   More Americans blame Trump, Republicans for shutdown than Democrats: Survey A look at the new changes coming to Amazon Prime memberships Turkey must hand over critical evidence in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder  1 person injured in ‘low-speed collision’ between Delta jets on LaGuardia taxiway 2 dead, several injured after car ramming, stabbing outside UK synagogue After Gaza, Israel’s next challenge is its reliance upon the US ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ champ dies after being struck by train What I learned from James Comey White House amps up shutdown pressure on Democrats Listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals results in 4 deaths Iran may be Hamas’s last lifeline Michigan AG issues warning: Scammers could take advantage of shutdown Lawmakers expect shutdown to drag on for at least a week GOP on shaky ground with claim about Democrats’ shutdown demands Hegseth reignites battle over women’s role in military How a shutdown will impact health agencies and Social Security Moderate Democrats at center of shutdown pressure campaign Democratic operatives urge party not to retreat on shutdown FAFSA forms, launched ahead of shutdown, could be in position for ‘record high’ season Spanberger holds 10-point lead over Earle-Sears in Virginia: Poll