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Putin's Warning, Dems Block Pay, EV Crash, and Trump's Crypto Pardon
•Putin Pushes Back: Russia vows to retaliate after President Trump imposes sweeping sanctions on Russian oil and gas sales. Europe scrambles for energy stability as prices drop in the U.S. •Democrats Block Federal Pay: Congressional Democrats vote to block pay for federal workers, while ensuring their own pay continues during the shutdown. •Rivian Layoffs Signal EV Trouble: The electric vehicle maker cuts 600 jobs as the post-subsidy market collapses. •Trump Pardons Binance Founder: The president pardons crypto billionaire Changpeng Zhao, sparking outrage from Democrats who call it…
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