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Trump Targets Federal Agencies in Controversial Shutdown Plans
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- The shutdown ties to Project 2025 to cut federal agencies and staff.
- Trump says the shutdown targets "Democrat Agencies" for cuts, implying firings.
- Trump's executive orders include attempts to fire officials and shut down agencies.
- The Insurrection Act may be invoked to deploy troops domestically, bypassing checks.
- Stephen Miller's remarks on plenary authority during Cable News Network (CNN) sparked debate.
