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📰 Major Stories

Government Shutdown Looms
With a funding deadline of September 30, Democratic leaders in Congress (Senate Leader Schumer & House Leader Jeffries) are pushing for a meeting with President Trump to avoid a government shutdown. Disagreements over healthcare funding — particularly Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies — are central to the impasse.
Reuters
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Senate Rejects Stopgap Funding Bill
The Senate recently rejected a temporary funding bill meant to keep the government running into November. The bill failed largely due to Democratic opposition demanding stronger healthcare provisions.
Reuters

New Fee for H-1B Visas
The Trump administration has raised the cost of the H-1B visa to $100,000/year. There is confusion and concern in the tech sector and among foreign workers. However, existing visa holders won’t be subject to this fee.
The Guardian
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Startup of USA Today’s Generative AI Chatbot “DeeperDive”
USA Today (along with parent company Gannett) has launched a new AI chatbot, DeeperDive, intended to offer factual summaries, answer reader questions, and suggest related content. The tool is a response to shifts in how people get information, especially with competing AI summary tools.
WIRED

Concerns about Political Violence & Use of Tragedy in Politics
After the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, there are warnings that the incident might be used for political purposes. Some fear the event could be leveraged to justify broader crackdowns on dissent or political opposition.
The Guardian