FROM HEALTH CARE TO SHUTDOWN STRIFE, ELECTION UPSETS TO GLOBAL SPORT AWARDS
1️⃣ Majority of Americans Back Extending Obamacare Tax Credits
A recent poll conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) shows that 77% of U.S. adults believe Congress should extend the enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are set to expire at the end of the year. Amid the ongoing government shutdown, millions of families purchasing Marketplace plans face premium hikes of upwards of 75% if the subsidies lapse.
2️⃣ Federal Workers Report Harassment Amid Shutdown
As the federal shutdown enters its 37th day, furloughed and unpaid agency workers allege that high-level officials in the Trump Administration have engaged in bullying, intimidation and harassment. Government employees say the pressure from leadership has added to the strain of unpaid labor during the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
3️⃣ Trump Urges Historic Immigration Reform During Border Standoff
President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a sweeping immigration reform bill that includes deportations, major cuts to legal immigration, and a wall expansion — all as border tensions escalate. The demand comes amid partisan gridlock and mounting calls for a national overhaul of U.S. border policy.
4️⃣ FIFA Announces Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw in Washington
The global football-governing body revealed that it will introduce a new Peace Prize at the draw for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S. The award, set to be presented on December 5 in Washington, aims to recognize initiatives promoting unity and global cooperation ahead of the tournament.
5️⃣ Federal Lawsuit Alleges Social Platform Enabled Child Exploitation
A landmark federal lawsuit accuses a major social-media platform of facilitating sexual abuse of minors, triggering urgent calls for reform in digital regulation and child-protection law. The case intensifies debate about online accountability, privacy and safety for vulnerable users.
Together, these top five stories highlight the intersection of health policy, labor rights, immigration, sport diplomacy and digital safety — reflecting a nation navigating change on multiple fronts.
