Trump wants to shatter the filibuster, another Senate norm. Republicans are pushing back. Scrapping the rule could open the door to sweeping legislative changes. Axios · Oct 31, 2025
Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections. Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025
Rule Change Rumblings: Filibuster Under Fire As Shutdown Drags On Donald Trump has reignited the fight over the Senate filibuster as the US government shutdown enters its fourth week, calling on Republicans to abolish the rule and pass funding without Democratic votes. International Business Times UK · Oct 31, 2025
Stephen Colbert on ex-prince Andrew: ‘Pervert formerly known as prince’ Late-night hosts covered Trump’s trip to Asia, fighting within the Republican party and how a controversial UK figure was stripped of his royal title The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
Lawmakers spar over possible Trump third term as president leaves door open - Roll Call Trump set off a debate in Congress by saying the Constitution is "pretty clear" in barring a third term, but his MAGA allies have a "plan." Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025
California’s gerrymandering measure would move the nation backwards Proposition 50 would undermine the best example of reform in redistricting – and any benefit to Democrats might be negligible The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
They were teacher and student in exile. Now this Democrat and Republican face off in Ohio Bhuwan Pyakurel and Kamal Subedi’s story charts a Bhutanese refugee community’s rise – and its growing political divide The Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
J.D. Vance calls himself a ‘post-liberal’: here’s what that means for US government The US vice-president, J. D. Vance, has identified himself as being “of the post-liberal right”. Vance is generally thought of as more influential than many previous US vice-presidents and the odds are narrowing on him running for president in 2028. So it’s useful to know what this “post-liberal” section of… The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025
Chaos at Orlando International Airport as lack of air traffic controllers causing mass delays Trump has ordered Congressional Republicans to use the ‘Nuclear Option’ to end the shutdown as the chaos rages on The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Trump updates: President shuts down hope of trade talks with Canada after Reagan ad Trump closed negotiations with Canada after the province of Ontario aired a negative ad about tariffs The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Trump Tells Republicans To Play 'Trump Card' To Immediately End 'Country Destroying' Shutdown: 'Get Rid Of The...' President Donald Trump has called on Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster rule requiring 60 votes to move most legislation forward, so they can reopen the government without Democratic backing. Benzinga · Oct 31, 2025
Trump tells Senate Republicans to use "nuclear option" to end shutdown Most Senate Republicans have been publicly and consistently opposed to the idea. Axios · Oct 31, 2025
Four ways Republicans pushed back on Trump this week From tariffs to troop levels, some Republicans are starting to flex their institutional muscles. Axios · Oct 31, 2025
Rand Paul Again Slams Trump Over Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats: 'Unchecked Powers Are Dangerous' Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed President Donald Trump over the administration's escalating military campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Latin Times · Oct 30, 2025
Axios · Oct 30, 2025 Scoop: Stefanik set to launch bid for N.Y. governor in '26 She's looking to become the first Republican to be elected New York governor in more than two decades.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 The Latest: Trump administration limits refugee admissions to mostly white South Africans The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees it admits into the country to 7,500 and they will mostly be white South Africans
Roll Call · Oct 30, 2025 At the Races: When the pain hits home - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and off-year elections.
Roll Call · Oct 30, 2025 Warner demands intel sharing after secret GOP Venezuela briefing - Roll Call Senate Democrats are raising concerns about trust after only Republicans were briefed on U.S. strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug boats.
Latin Times · Oct 30, 2025 Senate Dems Slam GOP Counterparts For Excluding Them From Briefings On Strikes In Caribbean And Eastern Pacific: 'Dangerous' Senate Democrats are slamming Republican counterparts over their exclusion from a White House briefing on the administration's strikes in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.
Latin Times · Oct 30, 2025 Republicans Escalate Jabs Against Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Criticism Of GOP's Shutdown Strategy Republican lawmakers are escalating their criticism of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over her combative stance regarding the party's strategy during the government shutdown
The Texas Tribune · Oct 30, 2025 Hunt calls for debate with Cornyn, Paxton in Senate GOP primary The second-term congressman argued that voters should “hear directly from the candidates,” beyond the millions already being poured into paid advertising.
International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025 How Fox's Jesse Watters Secured Erika Kirk's First TV Interview Since Charlie Kirk's Death Fox's Jesse Watters secured the first TV interview with Erika Kirk since her husband's death — a moment that could reshape her public image and her late husband's legacy.
Roll Call · Oct 29, 2025 Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say - Roll Call Lawmakers face building pressure to end the partial government shutdown ahead of critical deadlines for food stamps and health care.
The Mary Sue · Oct 29, 2025 ‘Signed using the Autopen’: Republican-led Oversight Committee declares Biden’s pardons invalid The wonders truly do never cease, it seems. The GOP-controlled House Oversight Committee has claimed that former President Joe Biden experienced such “cognitive decline” while in office that he was not aware of the content of the various pardons that he signed in his name via autopen.
The Mary Sue · Oct 29, 2025 ‘There is still no plan’: Senator Moreno is working overtime to win the deflection Olympics, blames Democrats for not having an alternative medical plan The Republican practice of attributing their own failures to the Democrats is nearly as old as civilisation itself. During his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump and the GOP have, on multiple occasions, blamed the Democrats to deflect responsibility from themselves.