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Portland residents bewildered by Trump’s National Guard deployment– www.latimes.com

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Portland residents bewildered by Trump’s National Guard deployment– www.latimes.com
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PORTLAND, Ore. — There is a rhetorical battle raging here in this heavily Democratic city, known for its delicious coffee, plethora of fancy restaurants, bespoke doughnuts and also for its small faction of black-clad activists.

It started Saturday when President Trump suddenly announced that he was sending the National Guard to “war-ravaged” Portland — where a small group of demonstrators have been staging a monthslong protest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building south of downtown.

Oregon officials have pushed back forcefully, flooding their own social media with images of colorful cafe tables, sun-drenched farmers markets, rose gardens in full bloom and parks bursting with children, families and frolicking dogs. Officials would prefer the city be known for its Portlandia vibe, and are begging residents to stay peaceful and not give the Trump administration a protest spectacle.

A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief– www.sciencedaily.com

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A single dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain for lasting relief– www.sciencedaily.com
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Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are impacted by psilocybin — the active compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms — which could lead to new paths forward for pain and mental health management options. Chronic pain affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide and is often deeply entangled with depression and anxiety, creating a vicious cycle that amplifies suffering and impairs quality of life. The study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania- published today in Nature Neuroscience- offers new insight into ways to disrupt this cycle.

“As an anesthesiologist, I frequently care for people undergoing surgery who suffer from both chronic pain and depression. In many cases, they’re not sure which condition came first, but often, one makes the other worse,” said Joseph Cichon, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Penn and senior author of the study. “This new study offers hope. These findings open the door to developing new, non-opioid, non-addictive therapies as psilocybin and related psychedelics are not considered addictive.”

Musk becomes first person ever to see wealth top $500bn– www.bbc.com

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Musk becomes first person ever to see wealth top $500bn– www.bbc.com
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Tesla boss Elon Musk has become the first person ever to achieve a net worth of more than $500bn (£370.9bn), as the value of the electric car company and his other businesses have risen this year.

The tech magnate’s net worth briefly reached $500.1bn on Wednesday afternoon New York time, before dipping slightly to just over $499bn later in the day, the Forbes’ billionaires index reported.

Alongside Tesla, valuations of his other ventures, including the artificial intelligence startup xAI and rocket company SpaceX, have also reportedly climbed in recent months.

Pope Leo on Trump’s Gaza peace plan: ‘So far it seems to be a realistic proposal’– thehill.com

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Pope Leo on Trump’s Gaza peace plan: ‘So far it seems to be a realistic proposal’– thehill.com
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Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called President Trump’s Gaza peace plan “realistic” when talking to reporters.

“So far it seems a realistic proposal,” the pope said, according to Vatican News, also saying he wishes Hamas would go with the plan “within the established timeframe.”

“It’s important, nonetheless, that there be a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. But there are elements there that I think are very interesting, and I hope Hamas will accept it within the established time frame,” he added.

Trump would chair an international “board of peace” to govern and rebuild Gaza within a 20-point plan that the White House unveiled Monday, which describes an end to the Israel-Hamas war and a transition toward peace.

The president would oversee the framework and funding for Gaza’s rebuilding until the Palestinian Authority has reached conditions to gain governance in Gaza.

“This body will call on the best international standards to create modern and efficient governance that serves the people of Gaza and is conducive to attracting investment,” according to the plan.

Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts– www.bostonherald.com

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Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts– www.bostonherald.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.

Senators were headed back to the Capitol for another vote on government funding on the third day of the shutdown, but there has been no sign of any real progress toward ending their standoff. Democrats are demanding that Congress extend health care benefits, while Republicans are trying to wear them down with day after day of voting on a House-passed bill that would reopen the government temporarily, mostly at current spending levels.

Supreme Court lets Fed’s Lisa Cook keep job before oral argument– www.cnbc.com

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Supreme Court lets Fed’s Lisa Cook keep job before oral argument– www.cnbc.com
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her post pending oral arguments in January on whether President Donald Trump has legal cause to fire her.

The court’s move is a blow to Trump, who has repeatedly and unsuccessfully asked federal courts to allow him to terminate Cook from the Fed’s Board of Governors without delay while her lawsuit challenging her removal is pending.

Trump has cited claims that Cook committed mortgage fraud as his reason for firing her from the seven-member board.

“The Far Left barreled our country into a shut down, hurting all Americans,” a HUD spokesperson said in a statement. “At HUD, we are using available resources to continue supporting our most vulnerable. Why is the media more focused on a banner than repo – LinkedIn

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“The Far Left barreled our country into a shut down, hurting all Americans,” a HUD spokesperson said in a statement. “At HUD, we are using available resources to continue supporting our most vulnerable. Why is the media more focused on a banner than repo – LinkedIn
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Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland to Beat Back Anti-ICE Antifa Mob and Restore Order › American Greatness– amgreatness.com

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Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland to Beat Back Anti-ICE Antifa Mob and Restore Order › American Greatness– amgreatness.com
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President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that National Guard troops have been put in place in Oregon to restore order amid violent anti-ICE demonstrations.

Trump announced the Guard’s deployment on Saturday, posting on Truth Social that at the behest of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem,  he would “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”

The president added that he was “authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”

Hakeem Jeffries Freezes When Confronted With Proof Of Healthcare For Illegal Aliens In Dem Plan– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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Hakeem Jeffries Freezes When Confronted With Proof Of Healthcare For Illegal Aliens In Dem Plan– trendingpoliticsnews.com
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) was at a loss for words when CNN host Jake Tapper confronted him with the fact that some portions of the Democratic Party’s demands in the ongoing shutdown fight will provide healthcare for illegal aliens and non-citizens.

Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have claimed that they are merely arguing in favor of a continuation of Obama-era Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that are set to expire and additional healthcare expenditures for American citizens. “It’s a total, absolute [expletive] lie,” Schumer fumed while speaking with MSNBC on Wednesday morning.

Breaking: Russ Vought Freezes $2.1 in Infrastructure Projects in Chicago – Specifically Projects Put on Hold to Ensure Funding Is Not Flowing via Race-Based Hiring | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com

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Breaking: Russ Vought Freezes $2.1 in Infrastructure Projects in Chicago – Specifically Projects Put on Hold to Ensure Funding Is Not Flowing via Race-Based Hiring | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com
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President Donald J. Trump listens to the Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought delivers remarks prior to President Trump signing Executive Orders (Credit: White House)

Russ Vought, the current Director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced new cuts in federal spending on Friday morning due to the pressures of the Democrat Party government shutdown.

Judge Rules Trump Unconstitutionally Targeted Foreign Anti-Israel Students– legalinsurrection.com

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Judge Rules Trump Unconstitutionally Targeted Foreign Anti-Israel Students– legalinsurrection.com
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The Trump administration will appeal this and probably win. Marco Rubio has been very clear on this issue.

The College Fix reports:

Federal judge rules Trump unconstitutionally targeted foreign pro-Palestinian students

A U.S. District Court judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration’s policy of targeting foreign students and faculty for deportation based on their pro-Palestinian advocacy is unconstitutional.

Media Outlets Cut Coverage of Speaker Johnson’s G&A on Healthcare for Illegals › American Greatness– amgreatness.com

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Media Outlets Cut Coverage of Speaker Johnson’s G&A on Healthcare for Illegals › American Greatness– amgreatness.com
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is calling out media outlets for cutting off his remarks yesterday during a Q&A about Democratic demands to restore $200 billion in health care subsidies for illegal aliens.

Both CNN and MSNBC broke away from Johnson’s remarks during a press conference yesterday when the Speaker began citing the Democrat’s continuing resolution (CR) bill that contains $1.5 trillion in spending demands, including restoring $200 billion in taxpayer-funded health care benefits going to illegals.

Penn Medicine’s ‘Black Doctors Directory’ must open to all races, court rules– www.thecollegefix.com

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Penn Medicine’s ‘Black Doctors Directory’ must open to all races, court rules– www.thecollegefix.com
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Key Takeaways

  • A district court ruled that the University of Pennsylvania Medicine’s Black Doctors Directory must be open to physicians of all races, and it is now called The Community Health and Wellness Directory.
  • The ruling was in favor of the group Do No Harm, which argued against the concept of ‘racial concordance’ in healthcare, believing that healthcare quality should not be driven by race.

JUST IN: Obama Judge RECUSES Himself From Oregon National Guard Deployment Case– wltreport.com

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JUST IN: Obama Judge RECUSES Himself From Oregon National Guard Deployment Case– wltreport.com
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In a rare move, an Obama-appointed federal judge just recused himself from Oregon’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over the deployment of the National Guard.

U.S. District Judge Michael Simon’s wife is Democrat Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, who has been very vocal about her views on deploying troops to Portland (she’s not a fan!)

In light of this, the DOJ requested that Judge Simon recuse himself from the case. And, on Thursday, he did just that.

‘Seize The Means Of Production’: Victor Davis Hanson Shares How Mamdani Intends To Achieve ‘His Ultimate Aim’– dailycaller.com

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‘Seize The Means Of Production’: Victor Davis Hanson Shares How Mamdani Intends To Achieve ‘His Ultimate Aim’– dailycaller.com
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Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson said Thursday on Fox News’ “Hannity” that he believes socialist Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani will test how “far he can go” if elected, based on a 2021 statement the nominee made.

Since winning the nomination, Mamdani has faced callouts from Republicans and some Democrats for past remarks expressing anti-police sentiments and for refusing to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifada.” Discussing the deepening division between left and right, Fox’s Sean Hannity asked Hanson if reconciliation is possible despite the wide ideological differences.

In declaring ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, Trump effectively designates smugglers as ‘enemy combatants’ to be killed on sight– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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In declaring ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels, Trump effectively designates smugglers as ‘enemy combatants’ to be killed on sight– www.washingtonexaminer.com
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A LICENSE TO KILL: Brushing aside concerns of experts in the law of war, President Donald Trump has declared the United States in a state of “non-international armed conflict” with Venezuelan drug cartels operating in the Caribbean, according to a confidential memo to Congress first obtained by the New York Times, and subsequently from numerous media outlets.

The memo provides the justification for treating suspected drug smugglers spotted on the high seas as “unlawful enemy combatants,” who can be killed on sight, instead of criminals subject to arrest and prosecution.

UK: TWO DEAD, Muslim Named Jihad al-Shami Slaughtered Jews at Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the Holiest Day for Jews– gellerreport.com

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UK: TWO DEAD, Muslim Named Jihad al-Shami Slaughtered Jews at Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the Holiest Day for Jews– gellerreport.com
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Police said Thursday that the suspect in the deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester was believed to be Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.

Ukraine Battles To Restore Power As Russian Strikes Batter Grid Sites– www.rferl.org

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Ukraine Battles To Restore Power As Russian Strikes Batter Grid Sites– www.rferl.org
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Ukrainian emergency crews were battling to restore power to northern parts of the country as Russian forces continued to attack crucial civilian infrastructure with drone and rocket attacks, while Ukraine’s strategic Pokrovsk region remained under pressure.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking in Sochi amid drone alerts in that Black Sea resort city, warned the United States against sending long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, saying it would bring an entire new “level of escalation.”

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko wrote on Telegram late on October 2 that power was back on line in the Sumy region near the Russian border following overnight attacks.

Russia economy meltdown as bank profits ‘collapse’ amid market chaos | World | News– www.express.co.uk

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Russia economy meltdown as bank profits ‘collapse’ amid market chaos | World | News– www.express.co.uk
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Russia’s financial sector is grappling with significant challenges as bank profits plummeted in August, signalling potential economic instability. According to data highlighted by Kyrylo Shevchenko, a prominent Ukrainian banker, Russian banks’ collective profits fell to $2.4 billion (£1.79 billion) in August, down from $4.7 billion (£1.71 billion) in July, a staggering 49% decline.

Shevchenko noted that the corporate sector, particularly where floating-rate loans dominate, has been hardest hit by weaker margins. He tweeted: “The credit market is cooling, reserves are rising, and the era of easy wartime profits is fading. Despite surviving sanctions and high rates so far, the financial sector cannot remain immune to war and isolation forever.”

Behind the Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar’s president to sack his government– www.yahoo.com

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Behind the Gen Z protests that forced Madagascar’s president to sack his government– www.yahoo.com
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Thousands of people in Madagascar have taken to the streets in different parts of the country for the past week in the largest wave of protests the Indian Ocean island nation has witnessed in more than 15 years.

What began as anger over shortages of basic necessities has rapidly escalated into one of the most serious challenges facing President Andry Rajoelina, who has been in power, for the second time, since 2018. On Monday, in response, he sacked his government but that did not placate the protesters.

At least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured in the unrest, according to the UN, although the Malagasy government has dismissed those figures and described them as based on “rumours and misinformation”.

Germany: Munich airport shuts down after drone sightings; 17 flights grounded– timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Germany: Munich airport shuts down after drone sightings; 17 flights grounded– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Munich Airport in Germany was forced to temporarily close early Friday local time following multiple drone sightings, officials confirmed. The disruption grounded 17 flights, affecting nearly 3,000 passengers, the airport said in an official statement.In addition, 15 inbound flights were redirected to other German cities, including Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Frankfurt, as well as Vienna in Austria, the airport said. Munich Airport, located in Bavaria in southern Germany, handled nearly 20 million passengers in the first half of 2025.

Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state’s legal fight– www.latimes.com

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Trump uses repeated funding cuts to pressure California, complicating state’s legal fight– www.latimes.com
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The federal Office for Victims of Crime announced in the summer that millions of dollars approved for domestic violence survivors and other crime victims would be withheld from states that don’t comply with the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

California, 19 other states and the District of Columbia sued, alleging that such preconditions are illegal and would undermine public safety.

The administration then took a different tack, announcing that community organizations that receive such funding from the states — and use it to help people escape violence, access shelter and file for restraining orders against their abusers — generally may not use it to provide services to undocumented immigrants.

Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’ | UK news– www.theguardian.com

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Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’ | UK news– www.theguardian.com
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The decision by pro-Palestinian groups and supporters to proceed with protests calling for an end to the war in Gaza after Thursday’s deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester was “fundamentally un-British”, the home secretary has said as she called for other demonstrations this weekend to be called off.

Shabana Mahmood also said she would appeal to anyone thinking of going on one to pause and think how they would feel if a loved one was murdered on the holiest days of the year in their faith.

Mahmood was speaking as more details emerged about the attacker, whom police had named as Jihad al-Shamie, who she said was not known to counter-terrorism police and who had not been referred to the the British government’s Prevent de-radicalisation programme.