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by The editor•30 September 2025•Posted inReal Clear Politics

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The Guardian

Trump administration suggests ‘imminent’ layoffs as bipartisan group of senators seek way out of government shutdown – live
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Federal Reserve governor will keep job for now despite Trump’s bid to remove her
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