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Defense Department takes steps to fire civilian employees with 'speed and conviction'
A Pentagon official said the policy has been in effect for about a month now.
What Andrew Cuomo's narrow path to a NYC comeback would look like
A recent poll showed Mamdani's lead over Cuomo slipping and suggested real resistance to his candidacy.
U.S. intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is ready to compromise on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is now believed to be more dug in than ever, according to a recent intelligence assessment. 
States sue Agriculture Department over looming suspension of SNAP food assistance
With benefits expected to run out as the shutdown continues, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege the USDA is required to keep providing funds.
Virginia Republicans are spending more on the race for attorney general than for governor
Republicans have been increasingly focused on shoring up Attorney General Jason Miyares amid the controversy over Democratic nominee Jay Jones' violent texts. 
What happened and what’s happening on key dates during the government shutdown
Paychecks will be affected starting Day 10, and museums will close Day 12. The House isn't scheduled to return until Day 14.
Immigration
Top Border Patrol official ordered to appear in court every weekday to report on operations
The judge added that Gregory Bovino, the section chief overseeing enforcement actions in Chicago, must himself wear a body camera.
Joe Biden
House Oversight Republicans urge DOJ to probe Biden's 'illegitimate' autopen use
The committee requested that the Justice Department investigate former President Joe Biden's executive actions, including his pardons. 
trump plans to install Border Patrol officials to lead a more aggressive migrant crackdown
The planned shakeup comes amid growing White House frustration with the pace of daily arrests, sources said.
trump formally appeals 'politically charged' hush money conviction
The appeal seeks to dismiss trump's May 2024 conviction in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. 
Senators announce bill that would ban AI chatbot companions for minors
The draft legislation would require AI companies that make chatbot companions to institute a strict age-verification process.
