President Donald Trump stated on September 30th, 2025, between 4:37 PM and 5:06 PM UTC, that the administration could take "irreversible" actions during a government shutdown, including cutting personnel and programs, as a tactic to pressure opponents. This warning comes as the U.S. considers re-taking Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan and supporting an effort to overthrow the Venezuelan government, according to statements and reports from the reporting window. During the 29-minute reporting period, Trump also commented on social issues, mentioning "fights over men in women's sports" and "transgender" issues being discussed. Simultaneously, a federal judge, William Young, issued a rebuke of the Trump era, ruling that the administration illegally targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation to suppress First Amendment protests. This ruling was made available during the reporting window. The administration's potential actions in Venezuela involve Senator Marco Rubio leading a push against the Maduro government, with the Pentagon reportedly preparing operations and positioning 6,500 troops in the region. Regarding Afghanistan, Trump is demanding the U.S. re-take Bagram Air Base, a move that would necessitate deploying tens of thousands of troops. Separately, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was noted as attending a meeting this morning, following previous remarks about military standards and the slogan "War is Peace." Republicans, as stated by the White House, are committed to keeping the government open and ensuring stability for seniors, veterans, troops, and families, while characterizing Democrats as ready to shut down the government. On social media, discussions also touched on Project 2025, with one post suggesting it began as a database for qualified applicants with a specific worldview. Another post from the reporting window showed Trump commenting on RFK Jr.'s cough, expressing concern about potentially contracting COVID-19, and also referencing a win in the 2020 election, stating, "We did win the election. We did great. But unfortunately it didn't work out that way from a practical standpoint." Additionally, during the reporting window, Secretary Kennedy stated that no family should be forced to choose between filling a prescription and putting food on the table. Previous reports from earlier on September 30th, 2025, indicated ongoing negotiations to avert a government shutdown, with Republicans seeking a 7-week extension and Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies, while discussions also touched on Trump's criticism of various social and environmental policies and his comments about a "war from within" in major U.S. cities.
