The Hill Articles: October 3, 2025

Ciattarelli says he never saw Sherrill’s leaked military records Judge orders hearing over whether Abrego Garcia prosecution was ‘vindictive’ Sherrill rates Murphy’s tenure as New Jersey governor a ‘B’  Federal worker union sues over Education Department shutdown emails Sherrill declines to endorse Mamdani in NYC mayoral race as divisions among Democrats grow  Bosses could give bonuses to newlyweds under Ohio bill aimed to ‘incentivize marriage’ Hegseth fires top Navy official GOP lawmakers slam FDA abortion pill approval Energy secretary warns of shutdown impacts on nuclear weapons safety Alito: Originalists must shed ‘insecure mindset’ causing worry over ‘desirable’ results Trump claws back nearly $8B for green projects Trump administration says it will pay migrant children $2.5K to return to home countries Journalist arrested during summer ICE protests deported to El Salvador Most Americans rate the US economy poorly: Poll Judge rules Biden administration went too far by indefinitely blocking new drilling off large portion of US coast Bezos weighs in on AI bubble fears Trump welcomes Hamas response to end Gaza war, putting pressure on Israel Officials restrict airspace amid Chicago immigration raid Hamas open to parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war Federal officials investigating Amazon delivery drones crash Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin sentenced to 8 years in prison Taylor Swift’s song ‘CANCELLED!’ sets off debate among fans: What to know  Judge sets 14-day deadline for new prosecutor in Trump Georgia case or it will be dismissed Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end Venezuelans’ temporary status, again EMILY’s List backs Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton in race to succeed Durbin Hamas accepts parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war, including release of hostages Lewandowski hints at run for governor 2 families sue Tesla over door design after crash deaths Senate reject measures to end shutdown; House GOP to extend recess through Oct. 13 Costco to sell Ozempic, Wegovy for $499 a month Haberman: Some Republicans ‘quietly frustrated’ with Trump’s Project 2025 talk Epstein victims will return to Capitol Hill next week Senate rejects measures to end shutdown Johnson cancels House votes next week, pressuring Senate Democrats to end shutdown White House responds to abortion pill blowback: ‘Not an endorsement’  FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center Treasury Department shares draft of commemorative Trump coin for America 250 celebration Greene: Senate Republicans ‘playing games’ on shutdown White House reviewing possible funding cuts for Portland amid immigration protests Smithsonian museums to close Oct. 12 if shutdown persists White House: ‘No tangible plan’ for ICE at Super Bowl, where Bad Bunny will perform Venezuela: 5 US fighters flying near its coast a national security threat Trump reverses Homeland Security funding cuts targeting New York Most Trump supporters back ObamaCare subsidies’ extension: Survey GOP senators torn over luxury fundraising weekend during shutdown Gallego demands transparency in Trump’s deal with Pfizer Watch live: Jeffries speaks as GOP casts blame on Democrats for shutdown Can Britain’s prime minister hold on?  Cassidy lambasts FDA’s abortion pill approval as ‘betrayal’ Hegseth says 4 killed in latest strike on ‘narco-trafficking vessel’ Cracker Barrel ditches consulting agency after panned brand refresh Bezos says ‘industrial bubble’ in AI could benefit society Senate faces odds over reopening government Eisenhower Presidential Library director resigns after dispute with Trump over sword gift for King Charles US Special Operations Command general retires Trump implementing Project 2025 despite distancing himself in campaign  Milei’s Argentina is at a crossroads — the US can help ensure its success  Trump cutting billions in green energy funding in states Harris won Des Moines school district sues firm that conducted superintendent search 12-year-old boy arrested, accused of reckless driving while riding his bicycle Watch live: White House holds press briefing on shutdown Day 3 as layoffs loom Watch live: Senate votes on stopgap funding bills to reopen government The $100,000 H-1B fee is a golden opportunity for women in tech Canada’s Carney returns to DC next week for trade talks with Trump House Democrat who confronted Johnson: Trump ‘incoherent’ at Quantico meeting Do military members still get paid during a government shutdown? Stephen A. Smith knocks Crockett over Trump criticism: ‘Is that gonna help your district?’ Rising: October 3, 2025 Jeffries: Trump ‘unserious’ about shutdown Cori Bush launches comeback House bid in Missouri Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is cruel to young immigrants  Feds call for toys to be destroyed due to lead risk UK police accidentally killed Manchester synagogue attack victim Trump warns Hamas to agree to peace plan by Sunday or risk ‘HELL’ Ocasio-Cortez: Schumer, Jeffries leading shutdown fight for Democrats Shut down and find out: Three possible major consequences Judge rejects Musk attempt to move SEC case  Stephen King named most banned author in US schools Watch live: Johnson, Thune give remarks ahead of Senate votes on funding bills Democrats need tough liberals like Bobby Kennedy  Trump posts AI video throwing ‘Trump 2028’ hat at Jeffries Supreme Court takes up disputes over seized Cuba property  Trump sent Lebanon $230 million before government shutdown Supreme Court takes up new Second Amendment case  Putin: Charlie Kirk assassination ‘disgusting atrocity’ Trump’s Gaza deal may have a better chance than you think House Republican on mass firings: ‘We have a bloated government’ The hidden cost of ageism in America’s workforce Some free advice for Democrats: Stop saving Republicans from themselves  Court doc suggests Hulk Hogan’s family investigating his medical treatment Trump administration withholding $2.1B in Chicago infrastructure funding What happens to Democrats if Zohran Mamdani becomes their party’s new face? Trump labels Vought ‘grim reaper’ ahead of threatened shutdown layoffs Whole Hog Politics: Virginia, New Jersey races turn ugly, foreshadowing midterms  The shutdown exposes 3 critical weaknesses for Democrats  Government shutdown prevents DC from issuing marriage licenses Putin: Possible supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine threatens US relationship with Russia Senate Republican: ‘Jury is still out’ on whether Trump is winning trade war Employer hiring plans at lowest level since 2009, new report shows The FBI’s bombshell report exposes its rotten, weaponized core Diddy sentenced to more than 4 years behind bars Who’s winning the shutdown blame game? Long overdue: EPA at last abandoning the endangerment finding Democrats seek shutdown leverage with economy over Trump, GOP Trump barrels toward uncharted legal territory with plans for layoffs during shutdown MAHA supporters not on board with Trump’s Pfizer deal JD Vance takes center stage during shutdown crisis Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin to be sentenced Friday