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6:10 PM ET, November 2, 2025

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NBC News:
Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms  —  Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.  —  Democrats have an early lead in next year's battle …
Discussion: Raw Story, CNBC, Mediaite and NewsNation
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NBC News:
DNC chair defends party's redistricting push: This isn't 'your grandfather's Democratic Party that just rolled over'  —  Asked whether two “unconstitutional” acts make a right as Democrats look to counter GOP redistricting efforts, Ken Martin said, “In this case, I would say yes.”
Discussion: Fox News
Anthony Salvanto / CBS News:
CBS News poll finds rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally  —  Americans are increasingly voicing concern about the shutdown's impact on the U.S. economy, as a big majority feel Congress isn't even working to try to end it.
Discussion: The Dean's Report
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Carol Rosenberg / New York Times:   Latest Strike on Boat in Caribbean Sea Kills 3, Hegseth Says
Chicago Tribune:
Border Patrol's strong-arm tactics are the new norm in Chicago as Trump moves to sideline ICE leadership  —  Cameras rolling, Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino sailed down the Chicago River in a convoy of government boats.  His men held rifles as videographers filmed the stunt later posted to their social media.
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Heather Schlitz / Reuters:
'We're not a violent city': Chicago locals take on ICE block-by-block
Discussion: Chicago Sun Times
Mariana Alfaro / Washington Post:
Trump energy secretary says no nuclear explosions for now  —  After the president called for resuming nuclear testing “immediately,” the official said the administration is planning only system tests.  —  Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration is not planning …
Discussion: New York Times and Fox Business
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Doina Chiacu / Reuters:
US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
Avery Lotz / Axios:
Bessent says SNAP payments “could be” made this week  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration could green-light food assistance payouts by Wednesday, after federal courts ordered officials to tap into emergency funds to keep aid flowing.
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NBC News:
Trump administration faces Monday deadline to respond to judge's SNAP order
Discussion: UPI
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
Virginia 2025: Spanberger Leads Virginia Governor's Race; Attorney General Contest Remains a Toss-Up  —  The final Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of the Virginia gubernatorial race finds Democrat Abigail Spanberger with an 11-point lead ahead of Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, leading 55% to 44%.
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David Cohen / Politico:
Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings … Here is what to know about the issue: … “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country …
Natasha Bertrand / CNN:
Hegseth bars military officials from discussing drug boat strikes with Congress without prior approval  —  The Office of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has disseminated a broad list of topics that Defense Department personnel are now required to seek prior approval on before engaging with Congress …
Diana Nerozzi / Politico:
'I'm not sure anyone would run against those two': How Vance and Rubio came out on top … “Marco, with years and years more experience, kindly helps JD — as he does all of us,” the person added.  —  Rubio and Vance coordinated on the Israel-Hamas peace effort and their joint visit to the Vatican.
Discussion: The Hill
Jessica Hill / Associated Press:
Nation's largest fleet of police Cybertrucks to patrol Las Vegas  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  The nation's largest police fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks is set to begin patrolling the streets of Las Vegas …
Greg Olear / PREVAIL:
Sunday Pages: “The Garden of Earthly Delights”  —  The Seventh Seal has been opened, Dear Reader: Donald Trump has found religion.  —  For months now, as White House Kremlinologists have theorized that he is terminally ill and not long for this world, Donald has been openly wondering …
Discussion: New York Sun and The Guardian
Jacob Kornbluh / The Forward:
Why some Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters  —  A surprise endorsement of Zohran Mamdani by a faction of the Satmar Hasidic community has set off a firestorm within the community, exposing sharp internal divisions about the Democratic nominee struggling …
NBC News:
U.S. family moved to Russia to escape liberal culture and got drawn into the war with Ukraine  —  As many as 1,500 “ideological immigrants,” including 127 Americans, have applied for temporary residence in Russia in the last year.  —  Two years ago, Derek and DeAnna Huffman were desperate to leave Humble, a suburb of Houston.
pbump:
In less than five years, Trump has played as much golf as Obama did in eight  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on CNN Sunday morning, giving host Jake Tapper a chance to note the incongruity between cuts to food assistance programs during the on-going shutdown …
Ed Pilkington / The Guardian:
FBI fires top official amid Kash Patel's outrage over reports of agency jet use  —  Patel reportedly became furious after stories revealed he flew to visit girlfriend and fired official who oversees fleet  —  A top FBI official with 27 years standing has reportedly been fired by the bureau …
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Dan Crenshaw defends Trump boat strikes but hesitates on support for strikes on Venezuela itself … In recent weeks, the Trump administration has engaged in multiple strikes of boats they say are full of drugs being smuggled into the United States.  —  Last month, the president hinted …
Discussion: CBS News and NewsMax.com
Politico:
Mexican mayor gunned down during Day of the Dead celebrations … A city council member and a bodyguard were also injured in the attack.  —  The attacker was killed at the scene, Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch told journalists Sunday.
Discussion: Human Events, The Sun and CBS News
David Bauder / Associated Press:
East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has put …
New York Times:
Even for Some Mamdani Supporters, His Thin Résumé Is Cause for Concern  —  Many voters struggle with a fundamental question about Zohran Mamdani's candidacy: Is a 34-year-old state assemblyman ready to lead the nation's largest city?  —  In his path from obscurity to front-runner …
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Politico
 
 
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Mike Brock / Notes From The Circus:
Liberalism's Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
New York Post:
Obama refuses to endorse radical NYC mayoral front-runner Mamdani — even after publicly backing this previous mayor
Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
White House launches spoof MySpace page mocking Democratic leaders over shutdown
Discussion: RedState
 Earlier Items: 
USA Today:
We're Norman Rockwell's family. Trump's DHS has shamefully misused his work.
Ben Berkowitz / Axios:
Bessent: Broader recession possible without more rate cuts
Discussion: Reuters and The Daily Caller
The Ringer:
No One Is Having a Worse Time Than Bill Belichick
Alan Feuer / New York Times:
Trump's Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor's Office in Crisis
Tony Romm / New York Times:
Food Stamp Cuts Expose Trump's Strategy to Use Shutdown to Advance Agenda
 

 
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Financial Times:
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