•Government Shutdown Fight – Democrats threaten to shut down the government unless healthcare benefits (including coverage for illegal immigrants) are expanded. 

•New York Targets Rikers Employee – A corrections officer faces punishment for helping federal officials deport illegal alien inmates, exposing just how far sanctuary policies go in protecting criminals over citizens.

•DOJ Investigates the Soros Foundation – With Alex Soros now in charge, the foundation faces scrutiny for funding radical activist groups tied to left-wing violence. 

•EU Pushes Back on Russia – The European Union warns it will shoot down Russian jets and drones violating its airspace, presenting a united front against Putin’s aggression while testing global stability with China watching closely.

Erick Erickson breaks down the four major stories you need to know before the day ends. From political power plays in Washington to breaking developments the mainstream media is ignoring, this rapid-fire update cuts through the noise.

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