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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

The Guardian - US

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.

Benzinga

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

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‘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

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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.

Roll Call

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 Independent UK

‘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.

The Mary Sue

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.

Reason

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.

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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.

Roll Call

Republican moderates press leadership on health credit extension - Roll Call

Moderate House Republicans are seeking a path forward on expiring health care tax credits.

The Independent UK

While they smear ‘No Kings’ rallies, Trump and his GOP can’t escape their own ‘Nazi’ problem

NEWS ANALYSIS: Paul Ingrassia’s withdrawal over his alleged ‘Nazi’ admission is a sign that the ability of Trump and the GOP to dictate a narrative in Washington is weakening once again, writes John Bowden

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Rare Republican pushback forces Trump nominee to lead whistleblower office to drop out

Paul Ingrassia dropped out of consideration after racist text messages he sent surfaced this week. Key US politics stories from 21 October 2025 at a glance

The Independent UK

Arizona sues to force House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in new rep - and likely trigger the release of the Epstein files

Mike Johnson has refused to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who holds the final signature required to trigger a vote to release the Epstein files

The Independent UK

Trump says he’d be glad to talk to Schumer and Democrats — but only after they agree to key shutdown demand

‘He owns this shutdown,’ one Democrat says.

Axios

Scoop: Infuriated Democrats ramp up battle with Mike Johnson over seating Grijalva

In calls, letters, press conferences and now a lawsuit, Democrats are barraging the GOP House speaker.

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