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Walking with empathy and conviction.
Democratic supporter. Gentleness does not equate to weakness.
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KERNEN: If we're reversing some tariffs to try to help affordability, isn't that acknowledging that tariffs were responsible for some of the higher prices and inflation?

HASSETT: This is nothing new
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Despite heightened political uncertainty, U.S. stock markets staged a strong rebound. Economists attribute this to shifting investor expectations regarding the government's fiscal policy.

www.jpmorgan.com/insights/mar...
In the Rear View: How Did Our 2025 Themes Pan Out? | J.P. Morgan
Ahead of our 2026 Outlook release, we evaluate our mid-year takes.
www.jpmorgan.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
November 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress.

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Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Donald Trump called the agreement a “major victory” and stated that the government reopening was “imminent.”

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11...
Trump congratulates Republican leaders for ‘big victory’ in ending shutdown
Republican-controlled House of Representatives expected to approve funding bill to reopen US government in coming days.
www.aljazeera.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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An honor to get momos with our Mayor-elect today! 🥟🗽🌹

#TeamNoSleep
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.

But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Reuters reports that the Senate advanced a funding bill to end the government shutdown by a procedural vote of 60-40.

www.reuters.com/business/hea...
US Senate advances bill to end federal shutdown
The U.S. Senate on Sunday moved forward on a measure aimed at reopening the federal government and ending a now 40-day shutdown that has sidelined federal workers, delayed food aid and snarled air travel.
www.reuters.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM
At the White House's request, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court order requiring full SNAP payments.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump news at a glance: supreme court blocks full Snap food aid payments following White House request
The high court’s order came after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to block an order to distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits – key US politics stories from...
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling requiring the full payment of November SNAP benefits (short-term suspension).

www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/trum...
Supreme Court temporarily pauses ruling on November SNAP payments
Updated on Nov. 7 at 9:34 p.m. The Trump administration on Friday night asked the Supreme Court to pause a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island that requires […]
www.scotusblog.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Against the backdrop of Russia-Ukraine tensions and U.S.-Europe relations, Trump held talks with the Hungarian Prime Minister, hinting at a potential future meeting with Vladimir Putin.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Federal judge issues permanent ban on deployment of national guard troops in Portland – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Democratic Party secured key seats in the 2025 elections, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the economy and the vice presidential era.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/ele...
Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms
Tuesday night's election was a major victory for Democrats and showed a marked shift in the country from a year ago.
abcnews.go.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM