Left-wing ideas have wrecked Democrats' brand, new report warns  —  THE SCOOP  —  Democrats have badly weakened their party with left-leaning ideas and rhetoric, growing only with self-described “white liberals” while losing ground with other voters, according to a new center-left group's report shared first with Semafor.

Another shutdown consequence: Democrats can't visit ICE detention facilities … “ICE is no longer funding the operation of its detention facilities ... with any funds that were appropriated subject to [the requirement for lawmaker visits]” Justice Department attorneys indicated.

Newsom Flags Telltale Sign Trump's Doctors Are ‘Worried’  —  BRAINFREEZE!  —  The California governor isn't afraid to say the quiet part out loud.  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom took a fresh swipe at President Donald Trump's mental fitness on Monday, suggesting that the president's doctors may have their own concerns.

Trump Says a Recent M.R.I. Scan Was ‘Perfect,’ and He'd ‘Love’ a Third Term  —  President Trump made the comments on the second day of his trip to Asia.  The Constitution limits presidents to two terms, but Mr. Trump has suggested he might try to circumvent it.

Why Biden's White House Press Secretary Is Leaving the Democratic Party  —  Karine Jean-Pierre feels that Democrats were so mean to Biden that she is becoming an Independent.  —  In a new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” …

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: “I won't turn against my neighbors”  —  Chicago — Two Illinois National Guard members told CBS News they would refuse to obey federal orders to deploy in Chicago as part of President Trump's controversial immigration enforcement mission …

ICE's Hiring Surge Is Already a Disaster  —  It's cutting standards and racing to hire exactly the wrong people, precisely as predicted. … ICE, turbocharged by $75 billion in new dollars, is in a huge rush to hire, train, and deploy 10,000 new deportation officers.

Trump Nixing of Dem State Disaster Aid Backfires, Screwing MAGA Voters … In recent days, President Trump has approved federal disaster aid for the red states of Nebraska, North Dakota, Missouri and Alaska while denying it to the blue states of Maryland, Vermont, and Illinois.

John Dickerson To Depart CBS News In First Major Talent Exit Under New Paramount Owners … “I am extremely grateful for all that CBS gave me — the work, the audience's attention and the honor of being a part of the network's history — and I am grateful for my dear colleagues who've made me a better journalist and a better human.

How Jack Smith's strongest case against Donald Trump collapsed  —  Seeking to get the classified documents case to a jury before the 2024 election, the special counsel made a fateful decision that some in his office saw as a misstep.  —  This story is adapted from the forthcoming book by Leonnig and Davis …

HHS Employees Now Being Measured By Loyalty To Trump's Policies  —  In annual performance reviews, federal workers will be assessed on whether they “clearly and demonstrably support implementation” of Trump's agenda.  —  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is using a new metric …

Accusing Jordan Silverman  —  Jordan Silverman still isn't sure he wants me to write this story.  —  He isn't sure if he wants me to publish his real name (I have), his photo (I have not), or the real names of his partner and kids (I have not).  —  Silverman says he wants to clear his name.

Trump administration is racing to deport Abrego Garcia ahead of criminal proceedings … The Salvadoran native was illegally deported to his native country in March, despite a court order finding he was likely to be targeted by gang violence there.  —  After Abrego Garcia sued …

Exclusive: Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say  — Job cuts may affect HR, devices, services, operations  — CEO Jassy aims to reduce bureaucracy, increase AI use  —  Amazon (AMZN.O) is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday …

Scoop: Graham Platner's campaign manager is out … - Platner's former political director, Genevieve McDonald, also previously departed the campaign.  — Politico reported that before Brown's start date, another aide, Daniel Moraff, worked as the de facto campaign manager, according to McDonald.

186. When Can States Prosecute Federal Officers?  —  Stephen Miller claims that ICE officers have “immunity” for anything they do while enforcing immigration law.  Even as an argument about *state* criminal prosecutions, that claim is overstated at best.  —  Welcome back to “One First,” …

Will 9th Circuit Care That DOJ Lied Its Face Off In Oregon Invasion Case?  —  No mask can hide this BS.  —  If there's one lesson of the Trump era, it's that the president can lie with reckless abandon and face zero consequences.  The jury's still out on whether his underlings enjoy the same immunity.

Sports Poll: Americans To NFL: Move The Super Bowl To A Holiday Weekend, Quinnipiac University National Sports Poll Finds; NFL Fans Favor Expanding Regular Season To 18 Games  — mail_outline  —  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has talked about the possibility of extending the regular NFL season …

Trump dangles prospect of Mar-a-Lago visit for Xi  —  U.S. president hints at reciprocal summits with Chinese leader next year as trade talks are revived.  —  U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to visit China next year and that President Xi Jinping would likely travel to …

Today in Politics, Bulletin 237. 10/27/25  —  ... Trump was asked on Air Force One on the way to South Korea whether he would do what Steve Bannon suggested and try to run for a 3rd term by running as a VP with a puppet candidate on the top of the ticket: “I would be allowed to do that, but I wouldn't do that.

FBI employees ordered to dig for Jimmy Hoffa-related documents, sources say  —  The Trump administration has ordered FBI employees to immediately search their workstations and digital media for any records pertaining to the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, two law enforcement sources told CNN.

UFC Fighter Who Vowed To Take A Bullet For Trump Has Revelation  —  Bryce Mitchell, who once called Hitler a “good guy,” made a wild claim of biblical proportions about the president.  —  Donald Trump has one less person willing to take a bullet for him.  —  That's because UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell …

A Michigan elected official is married to a neo-Nazi.  Some constituents have a problem with that.  —  Meghyn Booth says she didn't know she was married to a neo-Nazi influencer, not exactly.  —  Did she realize her husband, Chris, had become more extreme in his views in the last few months?

Lawsuits against banks with Epstein ties may shed new light on financier's crimes  —  Experts say claim banks enabled Epstein will be difficult to prove but other outcomes could provide solace to victims  —  For years, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have demanded justice.  For a while, it seemed like they would get it.

New Jerseyans expected to pay nearly 175 percent more for health insurance on exchange … “For the upcoming plan year, it is essential for all consumers to carefully shop and compare health plans to secure coverage that best meets their needs and budgets,” DOBI Commissioner Justin Zimmerman said in a statement.

3 Scandals in 4 Days That Would Define Any Other Presidency  —  During the second Trump administration, corruption scandals that would typically define a presidency receive a day or two of coverage.  —  Part of the issue is that for Trump, enriching himself and his family is one of the core purposes of his presidency.