I asked Leader Thune how President Trump posting this video will help their strategy, as they work to get the Democratic votes needed to avert a shutdown tomorrow night. He said, “Well, it’s not part of my strategy.”

New — Just saw Dem Rep. Madeleine Dean confront Speaker Johnson off House floor over CR, health care, recessing chamber, Trump’s speech. And on Trump’s AI video, Johnson says “it wasn't my style."   Dean: “Not your style? It's disgraceful. It's racist. You should call it out.”

Here is the heated hallway clash between Hakeem Jeffries and GOP Rep. Mike Lawler this afternoon, Jeffries tells him, “keep your mouth shut” and “you’re a complete and total embarrassment.” CBS News

Asked Sen. Alex Padilla about the Katie Porter controversy, and he said: “I'm not even sure what to say.” Asked how damaging it will be for her, he said: “That's up to the people of California.” On when he will decide whether to run for #cagov: “I don’t have a hard date set.”

Speaker Johnson on the impact of the federal government shutdown on Day 10

GOP Rep. Cory Mills is prohibited from going within 500 feet of his ex-girlfriend’s home and workplace, according to a court document, per Veronica Stracqualursi cnn.com/2025/10/14/pol…

New — Just caught up with Speaker Johnson on Trump’s $20B Argentina bailout — whether he’s OK with it "I'm trying to get the details on that. I didn't talk about it with the president last night when I was there.”   "I'm not sure calling it a bailout is the right description.”

Sanders stands by Platner endorsement Bristled when asked about tattoo: “We are dealing with a collapsing healthcare system. As a result of Trump's policies, 50k Americans may die unnecessarily every year…you’re asking me about whether or not a guy should get a tattoo removed?”

New: 11 days out, top Rs fear they've already lost the fight against CA redistricting push Tensions spiking over McCarthy's role, including failed push to raise $100m. As he fell short, sources say WH and R leaders had to get involved w/ Arit John cnn.com/2025/10/24/pol…

New: Hill Rs increasingly worried about lack of plan to address health care costs once shutdown ends Many warning of political consequences Valadao: "I get that there’s some in leadership who don’t like hearing it but there’s no denying it." Manu Raju cnn.com/2025/10/26/pol…

Dems appear to be unmoved by fresh demands from largest fed employees’ union to reopen gov Durbin: “It has a lot of impact, and they’ve been our friends…I’m not seeing any change in position at this time” W/⁦Manu Raju⁩ ⁦Ellis Kim⁩ cnn.com/2025/10/27/pol…

Dems say Trump admin still won’t share critical details of recent US military strikes on suspected drug boats & Pentagon lawyers were pulled at last minute from Thursday's briefing Comes a day after Senate Dems were shut out of a GOP meeting w/admin cnn.com/2025/10/30/pol…

USDA Sec Rollins will not commit to releasing SNAP funds if ordered to do so by Boston judge overseeing case Ellis Kim asks if she will agree to release funds if ordered to do so by Boston judge. Rollins: “We're looking at all the options.”

In the long caucus meeting today, Dems came away seeing about 10-12 members willing to back deal to reopen government. Chuck Schumer didn’t express his views as his caucus members aired out their views, per sources

New - In major breakthrough, key Senate Ds signaling a willingness to vote to reopen government, per sources. Assuming they get provisions to reinstate fired federal workers. Emerging deal would not include extension of ACA subsidies but would guarantee a vote in Senate on issue

New - Just asked Speaker Johnson if he can guarantee a vote on an ACA bill if it passes the Senate. He said there would be a “deliberative process” and they would seek to build “consensus.” Ds cut a deal to reopen govt and got assurances for Senate vote. No guarantee in House.

Asked Johnson about any concerns with Trump’s name in some Epstein emails. “I think this is a massive distraction by the Democrats,” Johnson said Asked him why not release the files as Trump campaigned on. “He’s for everything coming out.” Says he talked to Trump today on it

News - Johnson tells us just now he will put the bill requiring Congress to release all government Epstein documents on the floor *next week* Successful discharge petition from Massie/Khanna means Johnson has to schedule a vote soon. Johnson isn’t going to use the extra time.

Some news - Johnson tells me he will put bill on floor NEXT WEEK to repeal the DOJ provision from stopgap (on suspension) He also plans to personally lobby Senate Rs to take up that bill once it passes House Asked if he'll be urging senators to back it: “Yes, of course, I will"

Q: Do you still support Senator Schumer in his role as Minority Leader? Pelosi: Yes, I do. Who I don’t support is the president of the United States as the worst president for children America’s ever had. Food out of the mouths of babies, education away from their families…