As the threat of a government shutdown looms, President Trump’s budget office has issued a memo warning of mass job cuts for federal workers. This has escalated tensions between Democrats and the White House, raising political and economic stakes.
In a dramatic turn of events, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been placed under house arrest with strict limitations as he faces serious charges related to an alleged coup attempt. With Trump backing him, the political stakes rise.
In a dramatic move, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delays a crucial vote on a $4.5 trillion bill that threatens Medicaid and raises taxes. With deep divisions in Congress and Trump’s intervention, the political stakes have never been higher.
