Stories to Amplify — October 14, 2025

As the shutdown continues, Trump and his team advance plan for ‘Democrat-oriented’ firings, escalating partisan purge (MSNBC).
Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on, prolonged crisis creating cascading disruptions to travel (CNN).
Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints, facilities rejecting administration propaganda amid crisis (Washington Post).

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs analysis showing Americans paying the price for trade war (NBC).
US initial jobless claims rise to 235,000, Goldman analysis revealing deteriorating labor market conditions (Bloomberg).
Consumer confidence remains fragile, latest University of Michigan index showing Americans worried about economic future (CBS).
Trump ramps up trade war as tariffs on lumber and furniture kick in, new levies hitting consumers with higher costs on home essentials (New York Times).
Trump announces new 100 percent tariffs on China, dramatically escalating economic conflict with major trading partner (Washington Post).

Trump administration says immigration enforcement threatens higher food prices, officials admitting deportation campaign will hurt American consumers (Washington Post).
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, vulnerable students losing critical federal support (USA Today).
‘Instability and confusion’ as CDC slashes 1,300 jobs before reinstating half, chaotic cuts to public health infrastructure amid crisis (The Guardian).

North Carolina Republicans heed Trump’s call to redraw congressional map, GOP fast-tracking gerrymandering at president’s direction (Washington Post).
Prosecutors push toward charging other Trump foes after Letitia James, Justice Department expanding political prosecutions to include Schiff, Bolton, Cook, and Brennan (Washington Post).