The Patriot Daily 5 — October 4, 2025
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Good morning! Here are five stories today patriots should be tracking — from national security to fiscal responsibilities, free speech, and power in Washington.
1. Senator Risch pushes tougher U.S. stance on Taiwan
Senator Jim Risch, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is introducing the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act, which would create a task force under State and Treasury to identify Chinese military and non-military assets for sanctions and export controls should China act aggressively.
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Why it matters: China’s ambitions toward Taiwan are a direct challenge to American interests and freedom in the Indo-Pacific. A strong U.S. posture helps deter aggression and reassures allies.
ttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/senior-us-senator-wants-boost-pressure-china-over-taiwan-2025-10-03/
2. Shutdown deadlock: Democrats’ rescue bill fails in Senate
A Democratic bill to reopen and fund the government has failed to pass in the Senate, extending the federal shutdown.
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Why it matters: A prolonged shutdown hampers critical government functions, erodes confidence in governance, and creates uncertainty for citizens and markets.
3. Pentagon warns nuclear safety funding runs out in days
Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will exhaust full funding in eight days unless the shutdown is resolved, forcing emergency shutdown procedures.
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Why it matters: Safeguarding the U.S. nuclear arsenal is among the highest responsibilities of the state. Let funding lapses occur, and the outcome could be dangerous or embarrassing.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/03/nuclear-energy-nnsa-00592883?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. U.S. services sector stalls — new orders plunge
The U.S. services sector showed signs of faltering, with the Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing PMI dropping to 50.0, signaling growth stagnation. New orders declined sharply, and employment remained weak.
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Why it matters: The services economy is a major backbone of American growth. Weakness here can ripple into layoffs, lower consumer confidence, and more pressure on fiscal and monetary policy.
5. DOE employees’ email replies altered to blame Democrats
During the shutdown, Department of Education (DOE) employees say their auto-reply messages were edited without their consent to include partisan language blaming Democrats — raising ethics and Hatch Act concerns.
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Why it matters: Federal agencies are supposed to remain nonpartisan. Using government communications to push political narratives undermines trust and breaches established norms — especially during a shutdown.
🇺🇸 Final Thought
We’re witnessing a test of whether the federal government can still act responsibly in times of crisis. From national defense to everyday agency operations — when politics paralyzes, freedom and security pay the price. Today’s stories show just how much is at stake. Stay sharp and stay informed.