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The Senate has voted 60-40 to fund the federal government and end the shutdown with no health care subsidies. The bill now goes to the House, which has been out of session since September.
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The Senate has voted 60-40 to fund the federal government and end the shutdown with no health care subsidies. The bill now goes to the House, which has been out of session since September.
Just racism and sexism. His tried and true. His bread and butter. It’s his default settings.
Trump: "I look at Crockett -- this is a very low IQ person. And I look at somebody who comes from Somalia where they don't have anything. All they have is crime."
November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Just racism and sexism. His tried and true. His bread and butter. It’s his default settings.
A “V for Vendetta” TV series is currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively.
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‘V for Vendetta’ TV Series in the Works at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
A "V for Vendetta" TV series is currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A “V for Vendetta” TV series is currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively.
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Congratulations you got played
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations you got played
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
DC Studios and HBO Max are developing a fictional true crime series set in the DC Universe. Titled “DC Crime,” the show would be presented as a true crime docuseries that would be hosted by Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).
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Jimmy Olsen ‘DC Crime’ Series in the Works at HBO Max From ‘American Vandal’ Duo, First Season Focused on Gorilla Grodd
DC Studios and HBO Max are developing a fictional true crime series set in the DC Universe.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
DC Studios and HBO Max are developing a fictional true crime series set in the DC Universe. Titled “DC Crime,” the show would be presented as a true crime docuseries that would be hosted by Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of continued spread, international health experts say.
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The U.S. military killed six people on Sunday in two more strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, without providing evidence. The strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people.
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
The latest strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people in 19 attacks in the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea since early September.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The U.S. military killed six people on Sunday in two more strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, without providing evidence. The strikes raised the death toll in the campaign to 76 people.
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OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
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".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
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Oscar Isaac Was ‘Not So Open to Working With Disney’ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Said He’d Return to ‘Star Wars’ if Disney Does ‘Not Succumb to Fascism’
Oscar Isaac was not open to working with Disney after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and will only return to 'Star Wars' if the studio avoids fascism.
variety.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
OSCAR ISAAC, on whether he'd return to "Star Wars":
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
".. Yeah. I mean, I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great."
@variety.com $DIS
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U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says
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November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
U.S. Military Kills 6 in Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Hegseth Says www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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The pardons are primarily symbolic: No one on the list has been charged with federal crimes, and Trump can't pardon those facing state charges in GA, AZ, NV and WI.
But it's another effort by Trump to recast the history of his bid to seize a second term in 2020. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
But it's another effort by Trump to recast the history of his bid to seize a second term in 2020. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The pardons are primarily symbolic: No one on the list has been charged with federal crimes, and Trump can't pardon those facing state charges in GA, AZ, NV and WI.
But it's another effort by Trump to recast the history of his bid to seize a second term in 2020. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
But it's another effort by Trump to recast the history of his bid to seize a second term in 2020. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate Dems cave with no guarantees
*senate dems cave because any further holdout would encourage GOP senators to kill the filibuster which moderate Dems want to keep because it shields them from passing popular progressive legislation when Dems are in power*
*senate dems cave because any further holdout would encourage GOP senators to kill the filibuster which moderate Dems want to keep because it shields them from passing popular progressive legislation when Dems are in power*
getting two pinky swears from Republicans, including one that they will merely follow the law, is laughably thin gruel
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Senate Dems cave with no guarantees
*senate dems cave because any further holdout would encourage GOP senators to kill the filibuster which moderate Dems want to keep because it shields them from passing popular progressive legislation when Dems are in power*
*senate dems cave because any further holdout would encourage GOP senators to kill the filibuster which moderate Dems want to keep because it shields them from passing popular progressive legislation when Dems are in power*
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getting two pinky swears from Republicans, including one that they will merely follow the law, is laughably thin gruel
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
getting two pinky swears from Republicans, including one that they will merely follow the law, is laughably thin gruel
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Bernie Sanders warns the Democrats who are thinking about betraying their base and caving on this pathetic deal that they should go home and talk to their constituents.
Again, I think they've already thought about how their constituents will feel about this and responded accordingly.
Again, I think they've already thought about how their constituents will feel about this and responded accordingly.
Or maybe Senate Democrats are aware of how pissed off voters will be?
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
This alleged deal guarantees a BILLION dollars in spending for security and police at the Capitol, and then a pinky promise to hold a vote on ACA subsidies that will surely lose.
Not sure a billion will even be enough but OK.
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Bernie Sanders warns the Democrats who are thinking about betraying their base and caving on this pathetic deal that they should go home and talk to their constituents.
Again, I think they've already thought about how their constituents will feel about this and responded accordingly.
Again, I think they've already thought about how their constituents will feel about this and responded accordingly.
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Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Chris Murphy: "There will be pretty substantial damage to a Dem brand that has been rehabilitated if on the heels of an election in which the people told us to keep fighting, we immediately stop... if we surrender without having gotten anything, I worry it'll be hard to get them back up off the mat"
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I’ve voted 7 times to reopen the government in a way that holds Trump accountable for his lawlessness and prevents a health care crisis.
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I’ve voted 7 times to reopen the government in a way that holds Trump accountable for his lawlessness and prevents a health care crisis.
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
I’m prepared to work toward a compromise, but this “deal” before us does not come close to meeting those terms. Voting NO.
Full statement:
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See, this is why I don't watch any of these talking mouthpiece shows. What power does Jeffries have to reopen govt? He can't call a House vote. He can't even call them into session.
She needs to ask that question to the GOP. Repeatedly. Until she turns blue in the face.
She needs to ask that question to the GOP. Repeatedly. Until she turns blue in the face.
WELKER: Can you guarantee you will reopen the government before Thanksgiving?
JEFFRIES: Donald Trump needs to get off the golf course and get back to the negotiating table
JEFFRIES: Donald Trump needs to get off the golf course and get back to the negotiating table
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
See, this is why I don't watch any of these talking mouthpiece shows. What power does Jeffries have to reopen govt? He can't call a House vote. He can't even call them into session.
She needs to ask that question to the GOP. Repeatedly. Until she turns blue in the face.
She needs to ask that question to the GOP. Repeatedly. Until she turns blue in the face.
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Not sure what happened to the original but here's a different reporter's summary
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"More than enough" Senate Democratic Caucus members to pass shutdown deal led by Shaheen, King and Hassan, source familiar with deal says
- CR through Jan. 30
- ACA bill vote on bill of Dems' choosing in December
- Minibus has RIF reversals and "protections" against them in future
- CR through Jan. 30
- ACA bill vote on bill of Dems' choosing in December
- Minibus has RIF reversals and "protections" against them in future
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Not sure what happened to the original but here's a different reporter's summary
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So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
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Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Trump just got massively booed and flipped off by the crowd at the Commanders game.
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
(Video: Marisa Schultz)
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM