A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

New York AG Letitia James' indictment should have minimal impact on the day-to-day work of the office she oversees, according to former top officials in the state AG's office.

Only one political party is actually expressing any empathy and concern on the way this shutdown is immediately impacting tens of millions of patients nationwide. The tragic irony is most of these patients live in states that support the current party in power. That party remains silent.

NEW: The White House promised to use tariff revenue to keep afloat a nutrition program for low-income moms and babies. States still don't know when or how that $$ will flow -- and service interruptions are already starting. For @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

If Republicans take away these health care tax breaks, Americans in Red, Blue, and Purple states will see their health care costs go up.

NO KINGS – OCT. 18 UPDATE: A Door County rally has just been added to the map! October 18th is shaping up to be a historic day across the United States as we aim to set a new record for the largest single day of protest. Pick a rally near you—

The federal shutdown will affect people across the United States. NPR's network of member stations explains what will be impacted and where.

Save the date – October 18th! Choose a location to attend, or even better, visit multiple spots throughout the day.

A message for those of you that are struggling with this in your family: www.facebook.com/watch?v=1345...

PM of Albania having a good laugh with President of Azerbaijan and Macron about Trump repeatedly claiming that he ended the war between their two countries which were not at war with each other.

My god. “Watson said she saw agents dragging residents, including kids, out of the building without any clothes on and into U-Haul vans. Kids were separated from their mothers…’It was heartbreaking to watch…seeing kids coming out buck naked and taken from their mothers, it was horrible.’”

This moment from our latest episode with science writer @edyong209.bsky.social is 🔥 We asked Ed — how do we talk up the benefits of science in the face of government cuts? He told us that's the wrong approach. 🧪 Listen wherever, or watch on Spotify 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/7Evh...

During his speech to military generals, Trump suggested that US cities should be used as a military training ground. www.youtube.com/shorts/cPfl4...

We encourage everyone to visit the Rahr-West Museum in Manitowoc between October 3rd and November 2nd to experience the “Art of Tablesettings” exhibit. One featured table shares a powerful message of Diversity and Inclusion.

Thank you to Aaron Wojciechowski, candidate for Congress in WI-06, for clearly explaining the facts about the government shutdown and ACA subsidies. www.facebook.com/share/p/1S3R...

JUST IN: President Trump has told top U.S. commanders that the military would be used against "enemy within."

This photo just about sums it up

Another violent attack by an ICE officer on a civilian at 26 Federal Plaza—this time on a journalist, who had to be carried out on stretcher. Another attack on the First Amendment, our neighbors, and our democracy.

Bringing the U.S. arm of TikTok into the MAGA fold seems like part of Donald Trump’s grand project to concentrate power and rout his perceived enemies, @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.

Save the Date!

U.S. Senate Democrats are emphasizing healthcare and preserving the tax credit incentives as a key priority in their negotiations over a potential government shutdown, using it as leverage in discussions over federal funding.

Got Milk? Thank an immigrant

Trump compared life in Portland — the 26th most populous city in the U.S. — to "living in Hell." On Saturday, he authorized the military to use "Full Force if necessary" in Portland and at immigration facilities nationwide. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

The Manitowoc County Democratic Party had a great time meeting Manitowoc County residents at the Farmer's Market on Saturday September 27, 2025.

President Trump called his escalator mishap at the United Nations "sabotage." The U.N. says the White House team triggered a safety mechanism. We asked two people who work on escalators to explain.

The major broadcasting group said in a statement the late-night talk show will return to TV stations around the country on Friday.

As accusations of genocide in Gaza mount against Israel, NPR looks at how the term is defined legally and why previously reticent scholars have changed their minds.

Democrats are working to preserve the enhanced tax credits, while Republicans — though no longer openly calling for the repeal of Obamacare — are effectively aiming to roll it back by refusing to extend those credits, according to Steve Rattner. www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/...

Jennifer Maldonado, executive director of Crusaders of Justicia, an immigrant advocacy organization said that she believes everyone who was arrested is a dairy worker. Maldonado pushed back on the FBI's framing of the arrest as a sex trafficking bust. www.htrnews.com/story/news/l...

ICE Agents Arrest 21 Subjects in Manitowoc County www.seehafernews.com/2025/09/25/i...