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In today’s issue:
• Discussion on internal DEM shutdown
• Election Day Preview
• The Hill interview with Mike Pence
• Remembering Dick Cheney
💸Government Shutdown
We may have a way out of this:
There’s an uproar on Capitol Hill about a possible compromise to end the government shutdown. A group of moderate Democrats are considering joining Republicans to vote to reopen the government.
The senators have just made their point 14th failed attempt To fund the government. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are meeting Tuesday for their weekly luncheon. Keep an eye on the reporting from that meeting.
The Hill’s Al Weaver reports today that the chamber is more excited about a possible deal with the Senate majority leader soon. john thune (R.S.D.) said on Monday that he was “optimistic” about the deal.
In cable interviews Tuesday morning, several GOP senators expressed optimism that the shutdown could end. it’s a matter of days,
Who is involved in talks to reopen the government?: Sense. gary peters (D-Mich.), katie britt (R-Ala.), Jain Shaheen (D.N.H.), susan collins (R-Main), maggie hassan (D.N.H.) and mike rounds (R.S.D.), To punchbol news,
tentative plan: According to the outlet, moderate Democrats will reportedly vote to reopen the government on the condition that a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies is guaranteed on an agreed-upon date.
Democrats were demanding that Obamacare subsidies be attached to the government funding bill, while Republicans wanted to reopen the government and then handle health care subsidies separately.
The reported deal would not guarantee that health care subsidies would pass — just a vote.
Lawmakers are also discussing extending government funding through December — right around the holidays — or into January to avoid a holiday gridlock. speaker mike johnson (R-La.) says that he is Not in favor of December planJohnson and Thune favor a January deadline for a “longer runway,” as Thune said.
take care: The conversation is very early and very delicate. If liberal Democrats united, progressive Democrats would be furious.
Mountain alexander bolton Senate Democrats are reported to be internally divided over whether to cut a deal to end the shutdown.
Read Bolton’s reporting: ‘Democrats divided over cutting deal to end shutdown’
Time: Food stamp benefits ended this week, flight delays are getting worse and federal workers are feeling the pain of missing paychecks. But the thing that can create problems for both the parties is that today is the election day. Democrats are expected to pick up some wins today, but results in either direction could spell a turning point in the shutdown.
Read Sudiksha Kochi’s reporting: ‘Lawmakers hope Election Day will prove to be a turning point in the shutdown fight’
➤ Meanwhile – Trump is stating his priority:
President Trump again Called on Republicans to end the filibusterSo that they can reopen the government without the help of the Democrats.
But GOP leaders have repeatedly rejected that idea. Chairman Johnsondefended the filibuster Then Monday. And The Wall Street Journal editorial board published an article today Against launching a nuclear attack on the filibuster.
From the Journal editorial: “The filibuster rule is often frustrating, but its virtue is that it prohibits passing extreme laws with narrow majorities. It also gives the minority party a voice when it controls neither a house of Congress nor the White House. It forces compromise. It also reduces the possibility of the ping-pong effect of passage, repeal, and re-passage that causes economic and legal uncertainty.”
➤ NEWS – Is Nancy Pelosi retiring?:
New reporting shows that’s what many California and House Democrat representatives think. nancy pelosi (D-Calif.) will retire at the end of her term. She says she won’t make a decision until after the 2025 election, but she told CNN He has “no doubt” If he decides to run she will win.
🗳️ Election Day
Elections in four states this year are truly exciting:
Voters in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and California (among other places) will cast their ballots in key contests today. This is also the first major election after this President Trump Returned to the office.
This race is getting the most attention, Zohran MamdaniThe 34-year-old self-proclaimed democratic socialist has a solid lead in the polls to become the next mayor of New York City. Former Governor of New York. Andrew Cuomo Lost the primary against Mamdani, so he is running as an independent. Even Trump, who publicly despises Mamdani, urged his supporters to vote for Cuomo rather than the Republican nominee. tonight live results
races to watch in new jersey: Representative. mickey sherrill (D) and former state representative. jack ciattarelli (R) is in a tight race to become the next governor of New Jersey. tonight live results
races to watch in virginia: Former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger The Republican is competing for state lieutenant governor. Winsome Earl-Sears To become the next Governor of Virginia. Spanberger has the advantage of voting. tonight live results
Another race worth watching in Virginia:Democrat jay jones The state is hoping to remove the Attorney General from office jason miares (R). Jones’ campaign has been rocked by cryptic text messages he sent in 2022 in which he suggested the then-state House Speaker should be shot. He has apologized profusely but his campaign has been damaged. tonight live results
Read more: ‘5 things worth seeing’
🕊️ This morning’s news
Dick Cheney has died:
former vice president dick cheney dead Monday night at the age of 84.
from the cheney family: “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynn, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him at his passing. The former Vice President died of pneumonia and complications of heart and vascular disease.”
Pelosi: The former speaker said, “Dick Cheney was a patriotic American who loved his country. While we disagreed strongly on most policy issues, his patriotism was evident when he returned to the House to commemorate the first anniversary of January 6.” Posted,
Very good, The New York Times reported Cheney suffered five heart attacks between 1978 and 2010. He had a heart transplant in 2012. his decades old doctor described it As his “easiest patient” despite his condition being one of the “most complex”.
cheney’s life: He is viewed as one of the most influential Vice Presidents in American history. He helped lead the US “war on terrorism” and faced sharp criticism after the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Read his New York Times obituary
➤ Quick Hit:
– Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica KirkThey say She wants cameras in the courtroom To stand trial for the murder of her late husband.
-Former Vice President mike pence specifically talked about with the hills emily brooks For the Movement Newsletter. He told them he was concerned about the direction of the Republican Party.
➤ Read more:
Washington Post: The secret donor circle that raised JD Vance is now rewriting MAGA’s future
wall street journal: This famous way of valuing stocks is pointing to some tough years ahead
atlantic:War is coming back to Gaza
is coming
The house is outside. The Senate is inside. President Trump Is in the White House.. (all times EST)
1 pmWhite House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt Brief information to journalists. live stream
2:15 pmA Senate confirmation vote. today’s agenda
wednesday 8 pm: Fox News jesse watersInterview with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erica KirkAir.
2 December:Public tours of the White House resume, including looking at christmas decorations,
internet discussion
celebrate:is today National Candy Day!
Very good: A new documentary of sir david attenborough A rare moment was captured when a lion saved a pregnant hyena from wild dogs. More rare moments of nature capturedVia BBC.
Remember the American Eagle ad controversy?: actor Sydney Sweeney Emphasis is placed on the Jean’s advertising campaign which was part of the controversy. She says it didn’t affect her, but it was “surreal” to see Trump bow out. Read more in Diversity
And finally…
To brighten up your Tuesday afternoon, here’s A dog who *insists* on walking himself,
