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Five biggest takeaways from Democrats’ blue tsunami election night that should have Trump worried

ELECTION 2025 ANALYSIS: Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one tough lesson for Democrats

The Independent UK

Hundreds of CBP Civilian Employees Unpaid or Furloughed Amid Ongoing Shutdown: Report

Civilian employees at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remain unpaid or furloughed more than a month into the federal government shutdown

Latin Times

‘I don’t know anything about it’: Mike Johnson uses deflection yet again, says he knows nothing about Trump pardoning money laundering crypto billionaire friend

If there is one thing that Speaker Mike Johnson likes to do the most, it is to deflect. I wouldn’t say that he is the best at what he does, but he definitely aims for the stars.

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Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call

Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.

Roll Call

MTG soaks up cheers during lovefest on The View as she blasts Mike Johnson and ‘weak and pathetic’ MAGA world

‘Look, I’m with women, so I feel very comfortable saying this, I’m really tired of the p*ssing contest in Washington, D.C. between the men,’ the MAGA congresswoman declared to raucous applause.

The Independent UK

‘Just words on paper’: People troll Mike Johnson as he brags about having ’60 or 70 pages of ideas” for healthcare reform, but no concrete plan

House Speaker Mike Johnson has made a name for himself in American politics for all the wrong reasons. Since Trump began his second term as President of the United States this year, Johnson has appeared in front of the media and people on multiple occasions and blatantly lied. His most…

The Mary Sue

Bannon reiterates ‘Trump 2028’ claims and says you can ‘drive a Mack truck through 22nd amendment’

Steve Bannon previously said President Trump was an “instrument of divine will”

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‘Textbook example of gaslighting’: Mike Johnson’s delusion reaches record levels of high as he blames the media for supporting the Dems

Mike Johnson refuses to accept that the majority of Americans believe the ongoing government shutdown is due to the Republicans. Instead, he is once again placing the blame on the Democrats and accusing the media of twisting the facts.

The Mary Sue

Jon Stewart rails against president: ‘Trump doesn’t give a f*** about even looking like he gives a f***’

The Daily Show host accuses president of showing complete indifference towards Americans going without food stamps by hosting decadent Halloween party amid shutdown

The Independent UK

‘Reject the premise’: Mike Johnson doesn’t like having tables turned over Trump’s Gatsby bash as Americans go hungry

The speaker rejects a question from The Independent about the president holding a lavish bash at his Palm Beach estate

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart on Trump’s Gatsby party: ‘The theme was apparently gross income inequality’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s tone-deaf Halloween party held as food assistance lapsed for 42 million Americans amid the government shutdown

The Guardian - US

‘The Trump administration and Mike Johnson are running a pedophile protection program’: Hakeem Jeffries done with civility, calls out Epstein cover-up

Adelita Grijalva will cast the deciding vote on the Epstein files, but Republicans won't swear her in.

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House Speaker Johnson Says 'Extremism on the Left' Is the Direct Cause of American Suffering

House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of prolonging the now-34-day government shutdown, arguing that "extremism on the left" is responsible for what he called unnecessary hardship for millions of citizens across the U.S.

Latin Times

Senate leaders prepare to pivot to a new bill to end shutdown - Roll Call

“The objective here is to try and get something that we could send back to the House that would open up the government," Thune said.

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Republicans insist Trump is ‘desperate’ to resolve shutdown as Snap payments end

Mike Johnson claims ‘big-hearted’ president wants to reopen government; FBI fires official amid Patel’s outrage over stories about jet use – key US politics stories from Sunday 2 November

The Guardian - US

Republicans argue ‘big-hearted president’ Trump is keen to end shutdown

House speaker says president has ‘tried everything he can’ even while Trump delays food benefits to millions

The Guardian - US

Democratic representative urges former prince Andrew to testify over Epstein

Ro Khanna, member of the House oversight panel, said Mountbatten Windsor should provide information

The Independent UK

Trump throws down ultimate loyalty test for GOP with nuclear option dare. Are they willing to break the Senate for him?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Republicans have resisted the temptation to eliminate the filibuster so far, writes Eric Garcia. But Trump has a way of beating them into submission

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The Independent UK

What’s a filibuster? And how will it benefit Trump if Senate ends the practice?

Majority of Republicans have strongly resisted calls to eliminate the legislative filibuster

The Mary Sue

‘Has he met the President?’: Mike Johnson is mad about Democrats dropping F-bombs when Trump has been doing it live for years

In his latest pearl-clutching performance, Mike Johnson is scandalized by Democrats using the F-word. Which is adorable, considering his party leader uses it like punctuation. Ever heard of selective outrage?

The Independent UK

Speaker Johnson awkwardly corrects cabinet member who says ‘we’ shoulder blame for SNAP food benefits going unpaid

More than 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP, also known as food stamps, are at risk of losing benefits over the weekend

The Conversation

The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance

Many Americans will be voting on Election Day – or have already cast votes – in races for statewide office, local positions and on ballot initiatives with major implications for democracy.

Roll Call

Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits - Roll Call

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.

The Guardian - US

Trump calls on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster rule

Calling Democrats ‘stone cold crazy’, president says ‘nuclear option’ is necessary to end government shutdown

The Independent UK

‘This is moronic!’ Fox News host says briefings on boat strikes are unnecessary because ‘bad guys are dying’

‘I don’t need a briefing. Bad guys are dying, I like it,’ Lawrence Jones declared on Friday.

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