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‘It’s funny!’ JD Vance just doesn’t get why vulgar AI video Trump posted of Dem leader Jeffries in sombrero is racist

‘The president is joking and we’re having a good time,” Vance insisted from the White House briefing room podium

The Independent UK

‘Strangest thing ever’: Hakeem Jeffries reveals meeting Donald Trump, and now we’re all uncomfortable

The hat just "randomly appeared" during budget negotiations.

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Trump blocks $18B in NYC funding as he blames Schumer for shutdown and with ‘radical’ Mamdani leading mayoral race

The money was set to fund the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Avenue Subway projects

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Members of Congress get paid during a shutdown. Some want to change that - Roll Call

In a messaging frenzy, lawmakers are floating proposals aimed at how federal pay is handled during a shutdown, including their own.

Roll Call

Troll-in-chief Trump Mocks Democrats Over Shutdown

President Donald Trump has appointed himself troller-in-chief during a US government shutdown, mocking rival Democrats with sometimes racially tinged memes and hoping they take the blame.

International Business Times

Trump admin uses government sites to blame Democrats for shutdown

An ethics watchdog says it's a "blatant violation."

Axios

Jeffries prods JD Vance after object on Trump’s desk shocks him during shutdown meeting: ‘Don’t you got a problem with this?’

The Democratic leaders met with President Donald Trump in a futile attempt to avoid a government shutdown

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Blaming shutdown, DOT freezes funds for projects in New York - Roll Call

The DOT is withholding funds for two New York City projects, blaming Democrats Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for the government shutdown.

Roll Call

‘Don’t you got a problem with this?’: Trump bullies senior Dem officials by showcasing ‘Trump 2028’ hat

Basically a humiliation ritual.

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‘This is real’: Hakeem Jeffries shreds Donald Trump’s lie, because facts and the man-baby don’t mix

Hakeem Jeffries is not tolerating racism from United States President Donald Trump. The Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives has always been vocal about his feelings about Trump, and this time is no exception. On Monday, September 30, 2025, Donald Trump made a very problematic post on…

The Mary Sue

Rep. Madeleine Dean Demands Speaker Johnson Condemn Trump’s AI Post: “It’s Really Racist”

Madeleine Dean blasted Speaker Mike Johnson over Trump’s AI-generated “racist” video and the looming shutdown, demanding leadership he wouldn’t give.

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Trump posts another vulgar and racist AI video mocking Jeffries hours ahead of government shutdown

‘Bigotry will get you nowhere,’ Jeffries said in the clip before a sombrero and handlebar mustache were edited onto the Democrat leader

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats vote down Republican bill to keep funding the government putting it on path to shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans

The Independent UK

"It's pretty clear we're shutting down": Democrats brace for impact

"We're closer to having negotiations with the Martians than we are with the White House."

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Donald Trump Slammed After Sharing Chuck Schumer Deepfake Racist Video: 'Bigotry Will Get You Nowhere,' Says Jeffries

Donald Trump has triggered outrage after sharing a racist AI-generated video of Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, deepening tensions ahead of a government shutdown deadline.

The Guardian - US

US federal agency website blames ‘radical left’ for looming shutdown

Giant red banner appears on Department of Housing and Urban Development page after lawmakers fail to reach deal

The Independent UK

Trump posts vulgar and racist AI video on government shutdown with Schumer saying: ‘Nobody likes Democrats anymore’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, depicted wearing oversized sombrero and handlebar mustache, condemned video as ‘disgusting’

The Independent UK

Trump, Vance and Republicans point fingers and blame Democrats for potential government shutdown

Democrats have a simple response: ‘Get over it’

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Trump, Democrats leave meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told reporters after the meeting that "significant differences remain" between the two sides.

Roll Call

No deal in sight as shutdown nears - Roll Call

Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday without any agreement to head off a partial government shutdown.

Axios

Democrats are turning up the heat on Mike Johnson over a delay in the Epstein files vote

Democratic leaders are accusing Republicans of dragging their feet on Adelita Grijalva's swearing in.

International Business Times

Trump Meets Democrats In Last-gasp Talks Before US Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.

The Guardian - US

Trump talks with Democrats fail to yield breakthrough as US shutdown nears

Democrats strike optimistic tone after high-stakes meeting but Republicans accuse rivals of ‘hostage-taking’

International Business Times UK

Government Shutdown 2025: Donald Trump Falsely Accuses Democrats Of Wanting Billions For Migrant Healthcare And Trans Policies

Donald Trump has accused Democrats of holding up budget talks by demanding billions for migrant healthcare and transgender policies, but fact-checkers say his claims misrepresent their actual proposals.

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This week: Senate returns with clock ticking toward shutdown - Roll Call

Senators return to the Capitol on Monday evening with just one full day for work ahead of a partial government shutdown.

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