NEW: Trump's National Guard deployment is facing a full stress test in the courts. It's just the latest fight over Trump's immigration crackdown that could determine how far his power will go. In the driver's seat in Playbook today, for @POLITICO 👇politico.com/newsletters/pl…

NEW: POLITICO obtained private group chat messages between leaders of Young Republican groups across the country. They talk about putting their opponents in gas chambers, raping their enemies and refer to Black people as “monkey” and “the watermelon people”politico.com/news/2025/10/1…

New Cook Political Report: How many more seats could Florida Republicans squeeze out of the Sunshine State? Full analysis on why Reps. Darren Soto (D), Jared Moskowitz (D) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) are at risk: cookpolitical.com/analysis/house…

NEW: Both sides are digging in their heels as the shutdown barrels towards the Nov. 1 start to open enrollment for ACA plans. But Dems say this week it’s going to get “very personal, very fast.” Driving the day in POLITICO Playbook today, via @POLITICO 👇 politi.co/3L97UHF

SCOOP: New memo from Third Way shows even as voters sour on Trump's immigration policies, they aren't turning towards Democrats. There's a 20-point deficit of trust - but that gap doubles on border security. POLITICO Playbook readers got it first 👇 politi.co/47mu0hi

ICYMI: I spent a week in Passaic County. And lots of Latinos there just aren't voting. There's concerns about a lack of enthusiasm on the ground. And the top concern for Latinos in Passaic? Immigration. Election is tonight. Earlier for @POLITICO politico.com/news/2025/11/0…

BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia gubernatorial race. She will be the first woman governor of Virginia, flipping the seat as voters rebuked Trump. Read more: politi.co/4nCFq6w

BREAKING: Dem Rep. Mikie Sherrill has won the race for New Jersey governor. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli to retain Democratic control of the governor's office as Dems win both of the year's gubernatorial races.  Read more: politi.co/49xNGRV

BREAKING: Mamdani capped his campaign for NYC mayor with a historic win, defeating Cuomo in a contest closely watched by national Dems, Republicans and the White House. He'll be the first Muslim mayor of NYC — and Trump's new foil ahead of the midterms. politi.co/3LthNzY

The decision to revoke TPS for over 600K Venezuelans triggered “the largest mass illegalization of a group in this country’s history.” Many are shuttering business, selling homes and boarding planes. Others are scrambling to find a way to stay. washingtonpost.com/immigration/20…

NEW: With Tuesday’s blowout in the rear view, the race to 2026 starts now. I caught up with several Democrats on the sidelines of Crooked Media convention. Here’s what they said about what the party needs to win in 2026. Leading POLITICO Playbook today 👇 politi.co/43TRB81

WOW: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after clash with Trump politi.co/4ifoDp1 via POLITICO Aaron Pellish

“We believe, like, on Latino buyer’s remorse alone, we can flip these seats.” Democrats are bullish on their chances to win in Texas — on Republican’s terms or not. Leading POLITICO Playbook this morning for @POLITICO 👇 politi.co/49wTE5G

ICYMI: Trump's moves against Venezuela have serious political implications in the 305. Miami’s "MAGA-zolanos" have been waiting for this - and their eyes are on Trump to deliver. Teamed up with Eric Bazail-Eimil for yesterday's Playbook in POLITICO 👇 politico.com/newsletters/pl…

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