Washington Furious Over East Wing Demolition
Axios: “The sight of bulldozers smashing into the White House’s East Wing — almost three weeks into a federal shutdown — is sending shockwaves among certain circles in Washington, with some wondering: Is this even allowed?”
“President Trump originally claimed his ballroom project wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the current White House structure. And the $250 million addition — which POTUS is funding — seems to be increasing in scope: Trump said it’ll fit 999 people when it’s finished by the end of his term, up from original estimates of 650.”
Mikie Sherrill Keeps Lead in New Jersey
A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds Mikie Sherrill (D) leading Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the race for governor among likely voters by a five-point margin, 50% to 45%.
Majority of Americans Think Trump Is a Dictator
A new Public Religion Research Institute poll asked people if Donald Trump is a “potentially dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys democracy” or if he’s a “strong leader who should be given the power he needs to restore America’s greatness.”
Americans chose the “dictator” option by a strong margin, 56% to 41%.
Jeff Merkley in the Middle of Marathon Senate Speech
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 12 hours after announcing he would protest what he called President Trump’s “grave threats to democracy,” CNN reports.
Said Merkley: “I’ve come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We’re in the most perilous moment, the biggest threat to our republic since the Civil War. President Trump is shredding our Constitution.”
He began his remarks at 6:24 p.m. ET and was still speaking as of this morning.
A Dream Deferred
CNN excerpts Abby Phillip’s new book, A Dream Deferred.
“Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated.”
A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Phillip, Abby (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 293 Pages - 10/28/2025 (Publication Date) - Flatiron Books (Publisher)
Abigail Spanberger Opens Big Lead in Virginia
A new State Navigate poll in Virginia shows Abigail Spanberger with a 13-point lead to become the next governor, her widest lead yet in any public poll, 55% to 42%.
“Weighing down Republicans’ chances of winning in Virginia this year is, of course, President Trump. The President is deeply unpopular with likely voters this year: 40 percent say that they approve of how he is handling his job as president, while 59 percent say they disapprove, including 55 percent who disapprove strongly.”
John Sununu Jumps Into Senate Race in New Hampshire
“Republicans have recruited a Sununu to run for Senate in New Hampshire after all,” Politico reports.
“Former Sen. John E. Sununu said Wednesday that he is running to reclaim the seat he held for a single term before Democrat Jeanne Shaheen ousted him in 2008. Shaheen is retiring next year.”
How Obama Got Off the Sidelines
Washington Post: “Obama’s involvement in the redistricting fight is a reflection of the deep anxieties he harbors about Trump’s second term… It has propelled the ex-president into a more political and public-facing role than he once envisioned.”
“With his enduring popularity and the party still struggling to unite behind new leaders after losing the White House and Congress, no other Democrat commands his level of authority or reach.”
Health Insurance Costs Soar for Many
“Millions of Americans are already seeing their health insurance costs soar for 2026 as Congress remains deadlocked over extending covid-era subsidies for premiums,” the Washington Post reports.
“The bitter fight sparked a government shutdown at the start of October. Democrats refuse to vote on government-funding legislation unless it extends the subsidies, while Republicans insist on separate negotiations after reopening the government. Now lawmakers face greater pressure to act as Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act are seeing, or about to see, the consequences of enhanced subsidies expiring at the end of the year.”
Democratic Donors Sit on Sidelines
“The Republican National Committee heads into the year before the midterm election with a significantly bigger bank balance than the Democratic National Committee, a reflection of the GOP’s dominance in Washington and the minority party’s ongoing struggles,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The gap is a warning sign for Democrats as some of their donors remain skeptical of the party’s direction and of whether there is a viable plan to win again.”
Trump Empowers Election Deniers
New York Times: “The president has placed proponents of his false claims into government jobs while dismantling systems built to secure voting, raising fears that he aims to seize authority over elections ahead of next year’s midterms.”
Pelosi to Announce Plans After Election Next Month
“Nancy Pelosi, who has come under increasing pressure from fellow Democrats here to retire, will make an announcement about her plans after California’s election on a redistricting measure early next month,” Politico reports.
“And if Pelosi, who is 85, does leave office, she has been publicly elevating one Democrat who could run to succeed her: San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan — who has emerged as a progressive force inside City Hall and who, much like Pelosi, is closely aligned with the city’s powerful labor movement.”
Trust in Pete Hegseth Has Evaporated
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost the trust and respect of some top military commanders, with his public ‘grandstanding’ widely seen as unprofessional and the personnel moves made by the former cable TV host leading to an unprecedented and dangerous exodus of talent from the Pentagon,” the Washington Times reports.
Said one Army general: “If he ever had us, he lost us.”
U.S. Drives Wedge Between Argentina and China
“The Trump administration is pushing officials in Argentina to limit China’s influence over the distressed South American nation at the same time the U.S. and Wall Street banks are working on a $40 billion lifeline for Buenos Aires,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Trump Nominee Withdraws After Report of Racist Texts
“A Trump nominee withdrew Tuesday from a Senate confirmation hearing to lead a White House ethics watchdog office, following a report that he made racist and antisemitic comments in a text chain,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“Paul Ingrassia’s move came after Republican senators voiced opposition to the nomination and it became clear President Trump’s pick had no path to confirmation.”
Politico: Ingrassia withdraws nomination after racist texts.
Trump Calls Summit With Putin a ‘Waste of Time’
President Trump said that meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be a waste and that he would reveal his new thinking on the Ukraine war within two days, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Said Trump: “I don’t want to have a wasted meeting. I don’t want to have a waste of time til I’ll see what happens.”
White House Expands East Wing Demolition
“A demolition job that began Monday with the disappearance of the White House’s eastern entrance advanced Tuesday with the destruction of much of the East Wing,“ the Washington Post reports.
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