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    Defense

    Defense Secretary Faces Senate Over $37.5B Iran War Costs

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from the Senate Appropriations Committee over the growing costs of the U.S. conflict with Iran. Hegseth revealed the war has cost $37.5 billion to date and requested a $67 billion supplemental funding package.

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    Congress

    House Passes Stopgap Funding Ahead of Midterms

    The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 4. The measure aims to avoid a government shutdown before the midterm elections, though it now faces potential hurdles in the Senate.

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    Healthcare

    HHS Withholds $1 Billion in Medicaid from Two States

    The Department of Health and Human Services announced it is withholding a combined $1 billion in Medicaid funding from California and Minnesota. The controversial move has drawn immediate ire from state leaders and is expected to trigger swift legal challenges.

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    Trade

    U.S. Signals Sweeping New Tariffs, Including on Taiwan

    The U.S. Trade Representative signaled plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries, including Taiwan. The announcement has caused unease in global markets as businesses brace for potential supply chain disruptions.

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    Elections

    Andy Biggs Wins Arizona GOP Gubernatorial Primary

    Trump-endorsed Representative Andy Biggs successfully secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor. Biggs is now slated to face incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in what promises to be one of the year's most fiercely contested races.

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    Local Politics

    NYC Mayor Walks Back Call to Arrest Netanyahu

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked back his recent calls for local authorities to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani conceded the city lacks jurisdiction, despite his ongoing urging for the federal government to pursue war crimes charges.

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