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Rent’s due and people will ‘starve’: Congress is racing towards the shutdown cliff

NEWS ANALYSIS: Division within the GOP caucus over food stamps could give Democrats a key opening to ramp up the pressure on Republicans to make concessions and earn their votes to end the shutdown, John Bowden and Eric Garcia report

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‘I’ve not seen them cross the line yet’: Mike Johnson seems perfectly fine with Trump’s federal agents shooting pastors in the face

Anyone can be a target.

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Mike Johnson hit with new Republican dissent over shutdown strategy in private call

"I do think we should be negotiating the ACA tax credits," one House Republican told Axios.

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Mike Johnson pours cold water on Trump’s third term, saying there is ‘no path’ despite president’s flirtation

Trump has long been toying with the idea of a third term, even though it is prohibited by the Constitution

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Mike Johnson pours cold water on Trump running for unconstitutional third term

Mike Johnson has shut down speculation that Donald Trump may be running for a third term, stating that he “doesn’t see a way to amend the constitution”.

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Sen. Ruben Gallego Accuses Johnson Of Extending Shutdown To 'Protect Pedophiles'

Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson over what he described as Republicans' unwillingness to negotiate a way to end the government shutdown, which has now lasted 28 days and has no end in sight.

Latin Times

Agriculture secretary accused of unlawfully refusing to use emergency fund to prevent food stamp disruption – as it happened

Democracy Defenders Fund says Brooke Rollins is legally obliged to use $5bn SNAP contingency fund to continue benefits for 42 million Americans

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Sanae Takaichi Recommends Nobel Peace Prize For Trump, Says 'The World Started To Enjoy More Peace' Under Him

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's unexpected recommendation of U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn global attention and sparked debate over his legacy in world affairs.

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The government shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first?

ANALYSIS: Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdown’s effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen and ongoing health insurance enrollment, Trump and Democrats might be forced to find a solution.

The Independent UK

‘Positively clueless, and essentially useless’: Mike Johnson has a habit of not knowing anything about stuff that really matters, and it does not go unnoticed

It is common knowledge that House Speaker Mike Johnson would not let go of any opportunity to waste when it comes to maligning the Democrats. Throughout the period of the government shutdown, which started on October 1 this year, Johnson has appeared in front of cameras and repeatedly lied to…

The Mary Sue

Hillary Clinton Criticizes Trump, Gavin Newsom Calls Out Mike Johnson And More: This Week In Politics

Here’s a quick roundup of the top political stories from the week that you might have missed.

Benzinga

House lawmakers have met and voted just 87 days so far in 2025

"People run for Congress in order to be able to, you know, come to the Capitol and legislate."

Axios

Adelita Grijalva lawsuit unlikely to lead to swearing in, experts say - Roll Call

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva faces an uphill battle in her lawsuit to be sworn in to office in Arizona's 7th District, experts said.

Roll Call

Photos of the week | October 17-23, 2025 - Roll Call

This week saw dueling news conferences, the nationwide No Kings protest, and the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

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The Independent UK

Watch Ronald Reagan ‘anti-tariffs’ advert that made Trump terminate trade talks with Canada

President Donald Trump has announced trade talks with Canada will cease following an advert critical of tariffs he has imposed on the country.

The Mary Sue

‘Get a grip man’: Mike Johnson claims Rep. Grijalva is making TikTok videos instead of working, forgets that he hasn’t sworn her in yet

One of the people who has been consistently speaking nonsense during the ongoing United States government shutdown, besides President Donald Trump, is definitely Republican leaning House Speaker Mike Johnson. The man has appeared almost every day in front of the press and blatantly lied.

Reason

The GOP's 'Capitalism' is Central Planning with MAGA Branding

Socialism is government control of the means of production. When the government becomes your largest shareholder, that's a strong first step.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson still doesn’t know about Trump’s $230m DOJ ‘compensation’ deal

House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed that he still doesn’t know the details of Donald Trump’s potential ‘compensation’ deal with the Justice Department.

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The Independent UK

‘Well, bless her heart’: Mike Johnson confronted with MTG’s statements bashing him over healthcare

Greene, a MAGA ally, has joined Democrats in calling for more affordable healthcare in the country

Axios

Duffy warns of travel disruptions as air traffic controllers face missed paychecks

"I can't guarantee you that your flight is going to be on time," the transportation secretary said.

Roll Call

At the Races: More maps, more problems - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and campaign launches.

International Business Times

Republicans Warn Of Chaos At US Airports As Shutdown Drags

Republicans sounded the alarm Thursday over potential turmoil at US airports as the government shutdown threatens to drag into November, warning of ruined holiday plans for millions of Americans.

The Mary Sue

Mike Johnson thinks the Trump sharing a video of him defecating on ‘No Kings’ protesters is ‘effective’

It’s a well-known fact that Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, never finds fault with President Trump. His unwavering support for the orange dictator has been clear throughout Trump’s second term, but now, with the government in shutdown, his loyalty has become even more intense.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson denies any knowledge of Trump’s potential $230m DOJ ‘compensation’

Mike Johnson has denied any knowledge about Donald Trump’s allegedly seeking $230 million from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal costs tied to federal investigations against him.

International Business Times

Air Safety In Focus As US Government Shutdown Hits Fourth Week

The US government shutdown entered its fourth week Wednesday, becoming the second longest in history, as Donald Trump's Republicans and the opposition Democrats faced increasing pressure to end a stalemate that has crippled public services.

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