The NewsWorthy Shutdown Fight, New State Laws & Swift’s New Milestone - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025 Lawmakers are facing intense pressure as a potential government shutdown looms. President Trump's push for cuts in foreign aid occurs amid global disasters. On the legal front, new court rulings impact tariffs and immigration policies. The CDC is under scrutiny from former leaders about its current operations. Meanwhile, over 800 new state laws take effect—particularly notable in Texas. Plus, Taylor Swift sets yet another record in the music world, even before her latest album drops!
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Shutdown Deadline Raises Political Stakes
- Congress faces a high-stakes deadline to pass a bipartisan funding deal or risk a government shutdown.
- Republicans need some Democratic votes in the Senate, and White House spending freezes complicate talks.
White House Freezes Trigger Legal Fight
- The White House is blocking billions in spending that Congress already approved, sparking lawsuits and likely Supreme Court review.
- Programs from foreign aid to housing and research face funding freezes that shift the dispute into the courts.
Aid Cuts Hamper Disaster Responses
- Humanitarian response suffered after earthquake and a Sudan landslide amid delayed or reduced international aid.
- Aid promises from several countries contrast with concerns that U.S. aid cuts slowed the immediate response.