The government is in its second-longest ever shutdown, food stamp benefits won’t be going out next month, many govt workers aren’t getting paid, and Trump is suing his own DOJ for $230 million while building a $250 million ballroom at the White House. Are we winning yet?

7 million, if not close to 8 million apparently, from the protests over the weekend. That is truly remarkable. All I can say is keep it up people and continue growing that number.

Happy Diwali, Virginia! Wishing all who are celebrating a safe and joyful Festival of Lights. 🪔

Amazon confirms fresh "connectivity issues" following a massive outage that disrupted several popular websites and apps. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/4qlp9pk

The new naked gun is such a delight. So refreshing to just see a nice funny studio comedy. Seems like forever since we got a decently entertaining one as well. I recommend

I am not holding back. This is absolutely fucking deplorable. If you agree with any of this, do not talk to me.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the Native communities who’ve shaped Maryland for generations. Maryland stands committed to truth, equity, and partnership with indigenous peoples. Not just today, but every day.

After two long years being held captive by Hamas, the 20 living Israeli hostages were released and are finally home. There’s still much work that remains to ensure lasting peace but the hostage release and ceasefire serve as critical steps toward closure and hope for the future.

I am encouraged by the prospect of a true and lasting ceasefire in Gaza — a war that has lasted far too long and killed far too many innocent Palestinians. (2/3)

Donald Trump is deploying the military to our cities and using our servicemembers as political pawns. Americans aren't asking for this. This is about one thing: Trump's agenda of fear and chaos. Trump's authoritarian power grab must stop.

I don’t entirely disagree with him. Indie movies are the real good things we get and they’re sadly not widely accessible as other films. But as for a large majority of stuff from Hollywood these days, it’s not that impressive in my opinion.

JUST IN: Judge blocks Trump's California National Guard deployment in Portland a day after making the same ruling on Oregon's troops. https://cnn.it/48NC3G3

They still haven’t found all the missing children from the floods. Why are they more worried about Illinois than about the children in Texas?

If the shutdown drags on, the lack of government data could strain investors’ understanding of the health of the labor market and path of inflation at a time when stocks are historically expensive and vulnerable to a surprise.

To those who are affected by the government shutdown in any way, shape or form, you have my condolences and prayers. We will get through these tough times one way or another.

What happened to those $5000 DOGE checks that everyone was going to get thanks to all the waste, fraud, and abuse that DOGE and Elon found?

Government shutdowns are manufactured hostage rises where politicians cash checks while others suffer. It’s deliberate sabotage. We didn’t even have shutdown until Reagan triggered the first one. I have always refused to participate in the horserace-style shutdown coverage.

I am so ready. We as a society need this now more than ever.

Nexstar and Sinclair have folded under the pressure of OUR voices. Jimmy Kimmel will be on the air across the nation, as it should have always been. This proves that the most effective way to defend our rights is to exercise them. [1/2]

Just FYI: Portland as a war zone is horseshit, and deploying federal troops is horseshit.

Portland is not "war ravaged." This is delusional and dangerous. Sending troops into American cities doesn't make our communities safer — it just stokes fear and stirs up chaos. Trump is plunging further into authoritarianism every single day.

My brain needs to stop giving me dreams of being back in elementary, middle or high school. I don’t need to be reminded of how miserable I was back then.

Shana Tova to everyone celebrating in Illinois and across the world. As we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, I want to wish you all a new year full of joy, good health, and prosperity.

It is fully irresponsible to argue for an American return to global leadership. This country is deeply unwell and has no business leading anything until that's no longer the case. There's a whole world out there capable of tending to the world's problems. We must tend to ours.

Nexstar, the largest TV broadcaster, needs Donald Trump's approval for a $6 billion deal. If approved, Nexstar would control TV stations reaching 80% of households — violating the cap set by Congress to protect against monopolies. This censorship of Kimmel reeks of corruption.

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return on Tuesday night following a brief suspension. "Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country..."

Disney’s stock has now lost over $4 billion in value since canceling Jimmy Kimmel. REPOST if you are proud to stand with @JimmyKimmel.com!

There goes the First Amendment.

Netflix is reportedly considering bidding to buy Warner Bros. Source: PuckNews | https://puck.news/newsletter_content/skybros-deal-math-kimmels-suspension-tiktoks-backroom-deal/

Jimmy Kimmel’s staff will continue to be paid for the time being, as discussions continue between the late-night host and Disney executives over the future of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Women across the Commonwealth want — and deserve — to know they can make their own reproductive healthcare decisions. Make no mistake — as Governor, I will always protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Stephen Colbert's opening monologue on 'The Late Show' "After threats from Trump's FCC chair, ABC yanked Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely. That is blatant censorship ... With an autocrat, you can't give an inch ... If ABC thinks this is going to satisfy the regime, they are woefully naive"

Happy 98th Birthday to Aunt May herself, Rosemary Harris 🎂

“Jimmy, I stand with you and your staff 100%,” Colbert told his audience at “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” “This is blatant censorship,” he said, adding that “Tonight, we are all Jimmy Kimmel.” https://cnn.it/4mp2wNw

🗳️ Early voting in Virginia starts TODAY! Make a plan and find a polling location near you at iwillvote.com/va

Obama on Charlie Kirk:

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Actor, director and producer Robert Redford, who was both the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man and an influential supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died earlier today at the age of 89, his publicist said reut.rs/4gndzFo

As NATO faces real threats and Americans struggle with rising costs, Trump responds with lies, propaganda, and chaos. Governor Wes Moore, meanwhile, shows us what true leadership looks like in our latest interview.

1. In the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk's shooting, the WSJ laundered claims that "transgender symbols" were found with the shooter's gun. Now, a press conference reveals that NO such symbols were found. WSJ owes a full retraction and apology. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Reproductive healthcare decisions belong between a woman and her doctor — and in Virginia, we’ve got to keep it that way. As Governor, I will always protect a woman’s right to choose.

We’ll get er done, Willie.

82 days left

Sean Astin has been elected as the new President of the actors union SAG-AFTRA

It’s almost here and I am so ready. Been waiting for this game since Prime 3 back when I was in what, seventh grade?!

Paramount is preparing a bid to buy Warner Bros (via WSJ)

Today, we mourn the memory of those we lost on September 11, 2001. We also come together to honor the brave heroes, like our first responders, who risked their lives that tragic day to save countless others. Their sacrifice can never be repaid. We will never forget.

Our nation was forever changed on 9/11. Today we remember the thousands of lives lost & first responders' heroic actions.   Their selfless acts of sacrifice show the very best of us as a nation.

Regardless of your political affiliation, this is not the answer to the major political divide in our country. I hear people say “America is better than this”. Well, now we’ve been sent back more. We need to put an end to gun violence now. Plain and simple.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.