Summary of main Trump News today His administration is targeting federal funding in Democrat-led areas and he is continuing to implement policies that echo the Project 2025 blueprint. In foreign policy, Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas regarding a peace proposal for Gaza. Major news regarding Donald Trump on October 3, 2025, centers on his actions amidst the ongoing government shutdown. Government shutdown and Project 2025 Weaponizing the shutdown: On the third day of the government shutdown, the Trump administration continued to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for infrastructure and energy projects in states and cities with Democratic representation. This includes a paus

Summary of main Trump News today

His administration is targeting federal funding in Democrat-led areas and he is continuing to implement policies that echo the Project 2025 blueprint. In foreign policy, Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas regarding a peace proposal for Gaza. Major news regarding Donald Trump on October 3, 2025, centers on his actions amidst the ongoing government shutdown.
Government shutdown and Project 2025
Weaponizing the shutdown: On the third day of the government shutdown, the Trump administration continued to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding for infrastructure and energy projects in states and cities with Democratic representation. This includes a pause on $2.1 billion for transit projects in Chicago and an earlier freeze of $18 billion in New York.
Embracing Project 2025: Despite previously distancing himself from the controversial Project 2025 blueprint during his campaign, Trump is now openly embracing its strategy. He met with budget director Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025, to identify “Democrat Agencies” to cut.
Federal workforce: The administration is threatening mass layoffs of federal workers and has implemented controversial tactics, such as auto-generated emails that assign blame for the shutdown to Democrats, affecting departments like Education.
Economic fallout: The shutdown has delayed the monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, leaving economists without crucial data on the state of the economy.
Foreign policy
Gaza ultimatum: Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas, stating the group has until Sunday, 6 p.m. EST, to accept a ceasefire proposal or face “all hell”. The plan has reportedly been accepted by Israel but received mixed reactions internationally.
“Armed conflict” with drug cartels: Trump declared that the U.S. is in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, citing recent military strikes on boats in the Caribbean. A spokesperson for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman confirmed support for the move.
Funding and political controversies
New York counterterrorism funding: Following bipartisan efforts, the Trump administration reversed cuts to $187 million in counterterrorism funding for New York City. This happened after the initial cuts, reportedly made without Trump’s knowledge, drew condemnation.
Targeting universities: The administration is offering federal grants to universities that adopt conservative policies, including limitations on diversity and inclusion initiatives. California Governor Gavin Newsom has threatened to pull state funding from any university that accepts the proposal.
Political messaging: Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged that Trump is “trolling the Democrats” with the funding cuts but framed the administration’s actions as making “tough decisions” during the shutdown.

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