Pay attention to what Democratic candidates are saying right now. Find and support the fighters. Having a spine must be a litmus test issue in 2026 and beyond.

Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations

And if that doesn’t work, try 202-224-3121

Here is the latest per @politico.com re the alleged shutdown deal: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,100 flights on Sunday as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that air traffic across the nation could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season. https://to.pbs.org/4ovPTC2

WATCH: “It is as if the administration is on a mission to make sure every American knows he is in fact an elderly, out-of-touch rich guy who just does not care about you,” says Chris Hayes at the end of Trump’s “worst political week.”

I swear to god Chuck Schumer better not ruin the bolt of energy that Tuesday shot through Democrats by folding on the shutdown

UPS and FedEx's fleets of MD-11 planes are grounded, which can each carry thousands of packages. Logistics experts say some cargo could shift to passenger planes, trains and trucks.

Checking in on Trump:

There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask. Cowards

“ICE does not provide the opportunity for individuals to decline or consent to the collection and use of biometric data/photograph collection” www.404media.co/you-cant-ref...

don't use ring cams techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/a...

When you book a flight through major travel sites, a data broker owned by U.S. airlines will sell details about your flight—your name, credit card used, and where you’re flying to the government. We found out how to opt-out of ARC selling your travel data. A guide: www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...

Librarians told 404 Media they are being inundated with new pitches for AI library tech and catalogs are being flooded with AI slop books that they need to wade through. AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, academics www.404media.co/ai-is-superc...

"Trump did not invent expanding presidential power. It was Cheney." Commentary ↓

I saw someone on my timeline shaming someone else for posting about college football in a time like this. Folks, if we're going to survive a time like this, we're going to need to avoid burning out from an attitude of 24/7 vigilance and constant outrage. Let people find joy where they can, please.

Trump’s “golden age” talk is collapsing under reality. His shutdown, attacks on the poor, and 9 court losses this week expose a failed, cruel agenda. Michael Popok breaks it all down on tonight’s Legal AF — live now!

Judges AND juries are pushing back against Trump's lawlessness and unconstitutionality. Join us live on Substack at 8 pm ET open.substack.com/live-stream/...

A chaotic scene, ICE launched a kidnapping raid on an entire city block in Chicago. One Goon was seen pointing a gun at unarmed neighbors who were filming the incident. Chicago PD assisted ICE, threatening the neighbors with arrest. Some form of secret police were present in the crowd on 11/8/2025.

Breaking News: Late last night Conde Nast illegally fired 4 union organizers who asked company execs to explain the downsizing of Teen Vogue and continued layoffs. We’ve filed a grievance.

Someone asked if I have been shadowbanned on here, because they haven’t seen my posts for weeks. I am not shadowbanned, I’ve just been quiet on socials and substack. I’ve focusing on teaching and navigating the fallout from my firing from @washingtonpost.com — it’s been psychologically hard.

ICYMI: Here's the Substack Live I did with @stevevladeck.bsky.social this afternoon on the SCOTUS SNAP benefits ruling substack.com/@katiephang/...

The article here: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.

Three masked agents questioned an Illinois Department of Transportation employee about his immigration status — and if he had traveled to New York and was “aware” of the mayor-elect in New York City, the governor’s office said.

As the government shutdown affects the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, several Chicago-area restaurants are offering free and discounted food.

You won’t believe what a TSA worker said to me

You’ve got questions. I’ve got the guy with the answers. Join me and @stevevladeck.bsky.social at 3:00 pm ET for a Substack Live and we’ll break down the SCOTUS SNAP benefits ruling together! Don’t miss this special Saturday Afternoon Live: substack.com/@katiephang?...

I’ve been avoiding Goya since his first term

With @mjsdc.bsky.social and Marc Busch of Georgetown on what real, actual economists think about tariffs (and why Trump is likely gonna lose this one)

Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution. https://to.pbs.org/3Xiv5C5

Chaco Canyon is a sacred landscape and the ancestral homeland of Indigenous communities from across New Mexico. This week we learned that the Department of the Interior may be rushing to revoke protections of the greater Chaco landscape to open it to oil and gas drilling.

Future Survey #epstein #epsteinfiles

🧠 inside Trump’s head 🚦🎛️ 😂🤣😂 👇👇👇 Dave Columbo #humor #comedy #EasyPeasy 🤓 youtube.com/shorts/TsGbr...

He was just mad because someone else was getting the attention due to him.

The FAA is cutting 10% of air traffic at 40 of the nation's busiest airports, canceling hundreds of flights and creating uncertainty for many more passengers. Here's what to do if you're one of them.

My 90-second breakdown repost from IG on the SNAP benefits SCOTUS stay

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees and impoverished locals in Uganda saw a brighter future with a new USAID-funded project. They'd get $205 and coaching to build a business. Then came the cuts.

Christmas isn't a possibility for many this year. Trump's response? "I don't want to hear about the affordability."

The recent deluge of faceless bots are almost worse than the 🍑 bots. Almost. At least they’re getting easier to for me to spot — turned away from camera, often swinging a golf club un-athletically

@hcrichardson.bsky.social with @kenlburns.bsky.social and Sarah Botstein Friday Nov. 7, 2025 American Conversation American Revolution documentary to air next weekend on @pbs.org www.youtube.com/live/MFy1etR...

Criminal organization attempting to conceal evidence bsky.app/profile/brad...

❓Why did Schumer offer the GOP a deal? #shutdown @hcrichardson.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/NM8mtDm...

Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles. https://to.pbs.org/3LOrj0I

BREAKING: A federal judge in Oregon just issued a permanent injunction barring the Trump admin from deploying the National Guard to the streets of Portland.

BREAKING: The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to temporarily suspend SNAP funding for November. @jenpsaki.msnbc.com reports on "The Briefing."

The Trump administration has ordered visa officers to deny immigrants who are obese or have certain health issues, in yet another instance of the president’s strange obsession with physical traits. trib.al/b0AtL8r

We’re less than a year into his presidency and we’re seeing recession-like layoffs, MTG is calling Trump a liar on CNN, Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro are beefing, and GOP influencer accounts are accusing Trump of gaslighting. Well-oiled machine!

This politician in Chicago is begging for people to come out and keep our kids safe from ICE

Layoffs are at a 20-year high