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Oct 27, 2025 The Trump administration filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal to uphold the firing of the Library of Congress copyright chief. Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The appeal tested executive reach over an office tied to a legislative institution and civil-service independence.
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- Trump Administration Files Emergency Appeal — The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to uphold the firing of Shira Perlmutter, the copyright chief of the Library of Congress, who is challenging her termination.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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Oct 25, 2025 Congress remained deadlocked in the shutdown while House leaders canceled business and Senate votes repeatedly failed. Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The impasse weakened legislative capacity to fund government, oversee agencies, and protect basic services during a prolonged crisis.
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CNN · BBC · PBS · The Atlantic · New York Post
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- Federal government shutdown continues amid budget deadlock — The U.S.
- Democrats refuse to fund government without tax credit extension — Democrats have stated they will not agree to fund the government until Republicans collaborate to extend premium tax credits that support access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
- House of Representatives cancels business for the week — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the cancellation of House business for the upcoming week, resulting in only 20 days of work over the past 17 weeks.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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