Members of the Texas National Guard have arrived at an Army Reserve training facility in a Chicago suburb, according to sources and video footage, as the White House announced tariff revenue will fund the WIC program amid the government shutdown. Federal agents have been observed at demonstrations in Illinois with high-tech camera gear, including drones and DSLR cameras, to publish stylized presentations of their work online, according to footage from Saturday. The White House confirmed on October 7th, 2025, that it will transfer tariff revenue from Section 232 tariffs to keep the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) operational, which was at risk of running out of funding due to the government shutdown. White House Press Secretary stated that Democrats' votes to shut down the government forced the WIC program to its brink, but President Trump and the White House have found a way to transfer resources to prevent impoverished mothers and babies from going hungry. In a separate development, House Speaker Mike Johnson's stance on swearing in Adelita Grijalva, who won a special election two weeks ago, has not changed, with a leadership aide indicating she will be sworn in once the government shutdown concludes and the House is back in session. Johnson previously stated that Grijalva would be sworn in "as soon as she wants." Meanwhile, Hakeem Jeffries criticized proposals to extend Obamacare health tax credits for one year as a shutdown compromise, though 12 Democrats, including New York Representative Tom Suozzi, are reportedly supporting such a measure. Senator Angus King stated he is "considering" switching his vote on the Republican Continuing Resolution from yes to no due to frustration over the lack of serious discussions about the ACA.
