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 Guardian - US · Oct 31, 2025
‘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. The Independent UK · 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
MTG tears into ‘pathetic Republican men’ who have attacked her for comments and media tour Marjorie Taylor Greene stirred controversy Thursday when it was revealed she would appear on the liberal daytime talk show ‘The View’ The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Photos of the week | October 24-30, 2025 - Roll Call While the Senate continues to be deadlocked over the shutdown, the House has not been in session since Sept. 19. Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025
Trump is toying with a third term. Don’t expect the constitution to stop him What is and is not constitutional is determined, in effect, by loyalists on the supreme court and their bad-faith enablers The Guardian - US · 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 has online tantrum to demand Republicans use ‘nuclear option’ to end filibuster and government shutdown ‘It is now time for the Republicans to play their ‘TRUMP CARD,’’ the president wrote on Truth Social The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Mike Johnson and the House stand in the way of any deal the Senate makes to end the shutdown ‘They’ve been predicting we would fold, and we would be predicting they would find a backbone,’ one Democrat says The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Marjorie Taylor Greene hurls firebomb at MAGA world with plan to spend Election Day on left-leaning ‘The View’ The right-wing firebrand congresswoman will go on the liberal-leaning ABC talk show to chat about the government shutdown and push for release of the Epstein files as her break with House GOP leadership deepens The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
‘We’re not in sixth grade anymore’: Rep. Lisa McClain tried to school Democrats when her own leader has been name-calling and dropping poop videos like a toddler Rep. Lisa McClain attempted to lecture Democrats about childish insults during an Oct. 29 press conference. And it would’ve been inspiring if her own party leader wasn’t a man who shares AI poop videos and calls people “Crooked,” “Sleepy,” and “Sloppy” before breakfast. The Mary Sue · Oct 30, 2025
Americans go hungry and all Republicans and Democrats will do is point fingers while shutdown nears milestone NEWS ANALYSIS: The whole exchange in the Senate about SNAP shows nobody is serious about stopping people from going hungry. Eric Garcia writes that Democrats aren’t blameless, but Trump bears the most responsibility The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Ted Cruz says MTG is becoming ‘very liberal’ and voters shouldn’t listen to her Marjorie Taylor Greene has sparked irritation from some of her Republican colleagues for refusing to align herself with them on high-profile policies The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Mike Johnson says it's "futile" to bring House back during shutdown The speaker signaled he's willing to blow through the November deadline. Axios · Oct 29, 2025
The Guardian - US · Oct 29, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel on government shutdown: ‘There is no Republican plan for healthcare’ Late-night hosts discussed the lack of Republican effort to end the shutdown as Trump paid a state visit to Japan
Roll Call · Oct 29, 2025 The House was out in October. Does it matter? - Roll Call With legislation and hearings stalled, this was the month that wasn’t on the House side of the Capitol.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Trump who said he is not a king and denounced the No Kings protests is gifted a gold crown while in Korea The U.S. president was gifted a crown just weeks after posting an AI-generated videos showing himself wearing a crown to mock nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests
Axios · Oct 29, 2025 "I guess I'm not allowed to run": Trump concedes third term won't happen Trump said it's "too bad" he can't run again.
Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025 Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Speaker Mike Johnson For Keeping GOP Health Care Plans Secret: Says She Has To Go to A Secure Room To 'Find Out' Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of withholding details of a Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act, intensifying GOP tensions as health care costs loom as a 2026 election issue.
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Trump laments the Constitution not allowing him a third term: ‘The sad thing is, I have my highest numbers that I’ve ever had’ Trump admitted he is not allowed to run for a third term, but told reporters Tuesday night, ‘We'll see what happens’
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 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
We Got This Covered · Oct 28, 2025 ‘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.
Axios · Oct 28, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 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”.