New York Judge April Newbauer has postponed War Room host Stephen K. Bannon’s state fraud trial. The former Chief Strategist to President-elect Donald J. Trump will now be tried on February 25 after prosecutors asked to introduce new evidence to their case. Judge Newbauer—who initially refused a postponement—insists, “We’re not changing [the date] again.”
The case, brought by Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg, centers on allegations that Bannon defrauded donors to We Build the Wall, an initiative to complete sections of the U.S. southern border war privately while lawfare and congressional resistance were holding up federal construction efforts during Trump’s first term.
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Lawyers for Bannon, who denies any wrongdoing, have argued they will require additional time to respond to prosecutors introducing new evidence, as they “may now need to offer testimony and/or evidence countering” the claims against him.
Bannon completed a sentence for a separate federal conviction for defying the corrupt January 6 Committee shortly before Election Day.
While the new state trial date is set for after President-elect Trump’s inauguration, presidential pardon powers do not apply to state crimes.
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A Manhattan judge POSTPONES the criminal trial of Steve Bannon until Feb. 25.
The judge finds it necessary after ALLOWING prosecutors to introduce evidence about financial transactions involving We Build the Wall, Bannon’s non-profit COAR, and Bannon’s AmEx card.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A career criminal was indicted on federal charges after fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee aboard a train in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, and Iryna Zarutska, 23, who fled Ukraine in 2022.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred on August 22, 2025, aboard a Lynx Blue Line train in Charlotte, North Carolina.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We are hopeful for swift justice.” – Lauren Newton, a lawyer representing the Zarutska family.
🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited debates over crime policies, with North Carolina reinstating the death penalty under a new law called ‘Iryna’s Law.’
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Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violence against a railroad carrier and a mass transportation system resulting in death. The charges stem from the August 22, 2025, fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska aboard a Lynx Blue Line train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Federal prosecutors confirmed that Brown, who has a history of violent offenses, could face the death penalty if convicted.
According to investigators, Brown attacked Zarutska from behind with a pocketknife after observing her for several minutes. Surveillance video shows him standing behind her before suddenly stabbing her multiple times. Zarutska was later pronounced dead at the scene.
“We are hopeful for swift justice,” Lauren Newton, a lawyer representing the Zarutska family, stated in the wake of the indictment, adding that the family was pleased about the federal grand jury’s decision.
Authorities later revealed that Brown shouted, “I got that white girl,” during or after the assault, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to review the case as a possible federal hate crime. Brown’s criminal record includes a 2015 conviction for armed robbery and several subsequent arrests. He had been released shortly before the murder following a misdemeanor charge, a fact that has drawn sharp criticism of the justice system’s handling of repeat offenders. “I strongly feel like he should not have been on the streets at all,” said Tracey, Brown’s sister, noting his longstanding issues with mental illness.
The killing has reignited national debate over public safety, mental health, and criminal justice reform. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein responded by signing “Iryna’s Law” earlier this month, a sweeping package that reinstates the death penalty in the state after a two-decade moratorium, ends cashless bail for violent and repeat offenders, and accelerates capital punishment cases. Stein supported most of the bill but objected to a controversial clause permitting execution by firing squad.
President Donald J. Trump also addressed the case during a September 9 speech, using it to criticize Democratic leaders for lenient crime policies. “In Charlotte, North Carolina, we saw the results of these policies when a 23-year-old woman who came here from Ukraine met her bloody end on a public train,” Trump said.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Google’s Chelsea office in New York was closed due to a reported bed bug infestation, according to exterminators using a K9 unit.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Google employees in New York, exterminators, and bed bug-sniffing dogs.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The closure occurred over the weekend at Google’s Chelsea campus, with investigations ongoing at other Manhattan offices.
🎯IMPACT: The office reopened Monday, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about workplace hygiene and pest control reliability.
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Google employees in New York were advised over the weekend to stay away from the company’s Chelsea office after exterminators found “credible evidence” of bed bugs. A pest control team used a bed bug–sniffing dog to inspect the premises, leading to a temporary closure of the office.
The building reopened on Monday while inspections continue at Google’s three other Manhattan locations. Employees were asked to report any signs of “bed bug exposure” or additional sightings.
Unconfirmed rumors suggested that a collection of large stuffed animals in the Chelsea office may have contributed to the outbreak. Google declined to comment, but this is not the first time Google’s Chelsea campus has dealt with bed bugs. In 2010, the company temporarily closed part of the same office after an infestation, which became public after an employee’s tweet.
The latest incident adds to a chaotic period for the tech giant. In recent months, Google has faced mounting political and legal scrutiny. In August, Google was accused of routing Republican fundraising emails containing WinRed links to spam folders while allowing similar Democratic fundraising emails from ActBlue to reach inboxes. GOP strategists warned the practice could “tilt the playing field in ways that voters never see.”
The company is also the target of a major antitrust effort by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Federal prosecutors are seeking to restructure Google’s advertising business after a Virginia judge found parts of its ad-tech system violated antitrust laws. “The purpose of a remedy is doing what is necessary to restore competition,” DOJ attorney Julia Tarver Wood said.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Researchers say TikTok’s algorithm systematically boosts pro-Zohran Mamdani content and suppresses pro-Andrew Cuomo content in New York City’s mayoral race.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Spring AI, led by CTO Yehonatan Dodeles, conducted the research; TikTok’s algorithm is under scrutiny.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Findings were announced on October 21 via X and published on Medium; the issue pertains to TikTok’s influence in the New York City mayoral elections.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Our new research suggests TikTok’s algorithm systematically boosts pro-Mamdani and anti-Cuomo content in NYC’s mayoral race.” – Yehonatan Dodeles
🎯IMPACT: Raises concerns about social media’s role in influencing political opinions and the potential weaponization of algorithms.
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Researchers from Spring AI claim that TikTok’s recommendation algorithm is favoring content supporting the Democrats’ socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while suppressing posts that back former governor Andrew Cuomo. The company’s chief technology officer, Yehonatan Dodeles, announced the findings on X, referring to the phenomenon as “algorithmic steering.”
“Our new research suggests TikTok’s algorithm systematically boosts pro-Mamdani and anti-Cuomo content in NYC’s mayoral race,” Dodeles wrote. The researchers identified “Excessive Publicity” videos, which are posts that receive more exposure than they would have organically. About 17 percent of all videos displayed this kind of non-organic boost, according to the report. However, the effect was far more pronounced in political content, where 55 percent of videos were affected. Within that group, most promoted clips were either pro-Mamdani or anti-Cuomo, while pro-Cuomo content was suppressed below the baseline.
“These are preliminary findings and further research should be done, but the implications are huge,” Dodeles said. He warned that algorithmic steering could shape not only what users see but also what they believe, raising concerns about the manipulation of public opinion through social media.
Broader concerns about Chinese interference have been highlighted in recent reports, including Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) findings alleging attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to exploit mail-in ballots during the 2020 U.S. election. Other investigations have documented Beijing’s efforts to influence Western think tanks and policy groups as part of a wider “information-warfare” campaign.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: An illegal immigrant charged with the murder of Mary Gonzales entered the United States using the former Biden government’s CBP One app.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Javier Roman Hernandez, Mary Gonzales, Jesus Llamas-Yanez, Enrique Gomez-Urbina, and federal authorities.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Hernandez entered the U.S. in July 2023 via Hidalgo, Texas. Gonzales was found murdered on October 6, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
💬KEY QUOTE: “These alleged cold-blooded murderers should have never been in our country in the first place and Mary Gonzales should still be alive.” – DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin
🎯IMPACT: The case highlights the dangers of the former Biden government’s immigration policies and the use of the CBP One app.
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An illegal immigrant accused of murdering a woman, identified as Mary Gonzales, reportedly entered the United States through the CBP One app during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Authorities say Javier Roman Hernandez crossed into the country in July 2023 through Hidalgo, Texas, using the app, which was designed to let migrants schedule appointments at ports of entry. Gonzales’s body was discovered on October 6, 2025, in a wooded area near a tire shop in Austin. Hernandez was arrested two days later and charged with her murder.
Hernandez is one of nearly a million migrants who entered the U.S. through the CBP One system, which critics have described as a loophole for inadmissible entrants. Two other men, Jesus Llamas-Yanez and Enrique Gomez-Urbina, were also charged in connection with the killing. Authorities say both were in the country illegally; Llamas-Yanez reportedly has prior convictions and is wanted in Mexico.
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the case highlights the risks of Biden’s immigration approach. “These alleged cold-blooded murderers should have never been in our country in the first place and Mary Gonzales should still be alive,” McLaughlin said. “One of these criminals came into our country using Biden’s disastrous CBP One app. Open border policies have deadly consequences. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, these accused murderers will never be free on American streets to commit heinous crimes again.”
The former Biden regime launched the CBP One app in January 2023 to provide migrants with a legal way to schedule entry appointments. The program was heavily criticized, as it effectively legalized unlawful entry by granting parole to people who would otherwise be turned away. Reports later revealed that several migrants accused of terrorism or violent crimes, including three suspected Islamic State members and two alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, had entered the United States using the app.
When President Donald J. Trump returned to office in January 2025, his administration shut down CBP One, canceling thousands of pending appointments. In March 2025, it was rebranded as “CBP Home,” a tool that allows illegal migrants to voluntarily self-deport. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at the time, “The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future. If they don’t, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return.”
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump praised the success of the Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTFs) operation targeting drug cartels, operatives, and gang members.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, HSTFs, and members of various drug cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel and MS-13.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Remarks were made on Thursday, October 23, during a roundtable at the White House.
💬KEY QUOTE: “In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: Over 3,000 arrests of cartel members, with military strikes targeting drug-trafficking operations.
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The Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTFs), a 50-state joint task force established by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, has arrested more than 3,000 violent criminals—including cartel leaders, operatives, and gang members—since its inception. “We’re here today to discuss a sweeping, unprecedented, and historically successful operation that my administration has carried out in recent weeks to arrest, prosecute, and permanently remove members of foreign drug cartels from American soil,” President Trump said on Thursday at a White House roundtable on his administration’s efforts to combat foreign drug cartels and domestic gang crime.
“In a matter of weeks, the task force has made the largest number of arrests of cartel leaders, operatives and gang members in American history, more than 3,000 and counting,” he said, continuing: “That includes members of the ultra-violent new generation cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the lnfm Cartel, MS-13 cartel… and Tren de Aragua.”
“These are, in addition to the massive numbers of dangerous criminals my administration arrested nationwide since January 20, numbering over 120,000. It’s a record and 120,000 criminal arrests. Unfortunately, for four long years before I took office, the last administration allowed the cartels and their operatives to frankly take over our country,” Trump added.
The America First leader declared that South and Central American drug cartels “are the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.” The National Pulse reported earlier this month that President Trump formally notified Congress that the United States is now engaged in an official “armed conflict” with the cartels. Since late September, the Trump administration has ramped up foreign operations targeting cartel members, including executing military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats launching from Venezuela.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released a Biden government memo showing approval of the Arctic Frost investigation by former Attorney General Merrick Garland and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, and Chuck Grassley.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Document released Thursday; investigation tied to Biden government actions.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Proof that Biden Atty General Merrick Garland, Deputy Atty General Lisa Monaco, [and] FBI Dir Chris Wray all PERSONALLY APPROVED opening Arctic Frost.” – Chuck Grassley
🎯IMPACT: The DOJ memo conclusively shows top government officials authorized the Arctic Frost investigation, largely seen as a troubling weaponization of the justice system by the former Biden government against its political opponents.
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Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released a memo from the former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) conclusively showing that former Attorney General Merrick Garland, former Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray all approved opening the Arctic Frost investigation. The disclosure comes after the current FBI Director, Kash Patel, revealed that former Special Counsel Jack Smith, under the auspices of Artic Frost, tracked the private communications and phone records of at least twelve Republican Senators as part of his investigation into the January 6 Capitol riots.
“Just received this doc [from the] DOJ,” Grassley wrote in a post on X (former Twitter) on Thursday, adding: “Proof that Biden Atty General Merrick Garland, Deputy Atty General Lisa Monaco, [and] FBI Dir Chris Wray all PERSONALLY APPROVED opening Arctic Frost. This investigation unleashed unchecked govt power at the highest levels. My oversight will continue.”
Just received this doc frm DOJ Proof that Biden Atty General Merrick Garland+ Deputy Atty General Lisa Monaco+ FBI Dir Chris Wray all PERSONALLY APPROVED opening Arctic Frost
This investigation unleashed unchecked govt power at the highest levels My oversight will continue pic.twitter.com/atuRnC8ara
The FBI investigation served as the impetus for former Special Counsel Jack Smith‘s false elector prosecution of President Donald J. Trump, as well as other Biden government lawfare efforts against the America First leader. Grassley stated that the document, which contained handwritten signatures from Garland, Wray, and Monaco, was provided by the DOJ as part of his oversight authority.
Earlier this month, The National Pulse reported that Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) is demanding the DOJ appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the misuse of FBI resources by Smith and others in the former Biden government to spy on Republican lawmakers and everyday Americans. Hawley was among the lawmakers whose calls were tracked under Arctic Frost.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly received unsolicited interest from multiple parties, including Netflix, Amazon, and Apple, regarding a potential acquisition.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Paramount, and Comcast.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The developments were reported on October 23, 2025, with discussions ongoing regarding the company’s potential sale or restructuring.
🎯IMPACT: The potential sale or restructuring of Warner Bros. Discovery could significantly reshape the entertainment and streaming industries, expanding Big Tech’s influence in the media and entertainment sectors.
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Big Tech’s influence over American media and entertainment could soon drastically expand with Warner Bros. Discovery announcing that it is reviewing “strategic alternatives” to maximize shareholder value after receiving unsolicited interest from multiple parties. Concerningly, among the rumored potential buyers are tech giants Netflix, Amazon, and Apple, who are reportedly interested in acquiring either the entire company or specific assets like content libraries and production facilities.
The company has already turned down three offers from Paramount, including one as high as $24 per share. Paramount recently completed a merger with Skydance Media, which could complicate its ability to pursue another major acquisition.
Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns major properties such as HBO, CNN, DC Studios, and its namesake film studio, has also received inquiries from Comcast. Earlier this year, Comcast—which owns NBCUniversal—announced it was dumping MSNBC, with the far-left cable network subsequently rebranding as My Source News Opinion World (MS NOW) under its new owner, Versant.
The potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery comes as the company plans to split its cable TV and streaming businesses next year. This move could make it easier for buyers to acquire specific portions of the business rather than the entire company.
In July, The National Pulse reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) joined a lawsuit brought by a group challenging alleged collusion by Big Tech companies and corporate media entities, alleging they unlawfully conspired to throttle independent media competitors by labeling their reporting as “misinformation” or “disinformation.” Netflix, Amazon, or Apple’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery is likely to similarly solicit considerable scrutiny from the Trump administration.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) suggested that local law enforcement could arrest federal agents who break local laws while enforcing federal immigration policies.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA), San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and federal agents.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: California, as outlined in a statement on Wednesday.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law—and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them.” – Nancy Pelosi and Kevin Mullin
🎯IMPACT: Legal experts have noted that the authority for states to arrest federal officers lacks clear precedent and could face significant legal challenges.
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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in a joint statement with Representative Kevin Mullin (D-CA), suggested that local law enforcement authorities could arrest federal agentswho violate California laws while enforcing federal immigration policies.
“Reports of a planned mass immigration raid in the Bay Area are an appalling abuse of law enforcement power. Broad sweeps that target families and terrorize law-abiding residents betray our nation’s values and waste resources that should focus on real threats to public safety,” Pelosi and Mullin wrote, continuing: “It is important to note that California law protects communities and prevents federal agents from taking certain actions here that we have witnessed in other states. While the President may enjoy absolute immunity courtesy of his rogue Supreme Court, those who operate under his orders do not.”
“Our state and local authorities may arrest federal agents if they break California law—and if they are convicted, the President cannot pardon them,” the two House Democrats concluded.
San Francisco District Attorney (DA) Brooke Jenkins devised the idea of arresting federal immigration agents on charges like excessive use of force. “I had lead time to think about what authority I have and what I can do. This is something I felt very strongly about, and I had my office research it,” she explained in a recent interview.
According to the San Francisco DA, her office could review footage of incidents involving federal agents and seek warrants for their arrests if excessive force is identified. However, Jenkins acknowledged potential hurdles, including agents operating in masks or without identification, as well as legal challenges to a new California law barring agents from wearing masks, which takes effect in January.
Legal experts, including Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, note the lack of precedent for such actions. Chemerinsky recently commented, “As long as the ICE agents are acting legally, the state can’t prosecute them and hold them liable, even if it dislikes what they’re doing.”
The arrest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has previously been threatened by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Cummings, who has barred arresting illegal immigrants inside or near the Cook County courthouse in downtown Chicago, Illinois, unless they can produce a warrant.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A teenager was reportedly raped by a group of five Syrians in Heinsberg, Germany.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Five suspects of Syrian origin, including adults and minors, are under investigation.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Heinsberg, near Aachen, Germany.
🎯IMPACT: The case has increased concerns over worsening public safety due to mass migration.
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Five Syrians are under investigation in Heinsberg, a town near Aachen, Germany, following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. The public prosecutor’s office in Aachen has confirmed that the suspects include both adults and minors. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities say they are working to gather more details surrounding the case.
The attack has raised significant concerns about the safety of the wider community and has prompted discussions on mass migration. Notably, an astonishing one in 20 Syrians are now believed to reside in Germany, with over half on welfare—in addition to asylum seeker aid. From 2010 to 2023, the equivalent of around $145bn is estimated to have been paid to foreigners generally.
The link between mass migration and crime in Europe is clear, with almost half of all criminal suspects in neighboring Austria being foreigners, for instance.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Donald J. Trump ally who has taken a strong line against mass migration, said of Germany last year, “[T]his Germany isn’t the Germany that our grandparents and our parents used to set before us as an example, saying, ‘Son, if you want to see a hard-working person, go to Germany, if you want to see well-organized work, go to Germany. If you want to see order, go there, where there’s order…’ It’s a colourful, transformed, multicultural world in which the migrants coming in are no longer guests of the country. This is now their country too, and it’s increasingly becoming theirs.”
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to pay military servicemen and federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Republicans and Democrats, military service members, and federal workers.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, October 23, in Washington, D.C.
🎯IMPACT: The Senate remains deadlocked, and no solution to reopen the government is in sight.
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A Republican-backed bill that would have ensured payment for military servicemembers and federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown was blocked by Senate Democrats. The legislation failed to garner the necessary 60 votes to overcome a filibuster on a vote of 54 to 45.
Sponsored by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), the legislation authorized appropriations to ensure payments for federal employees required to work during the shutdown, as well as military personnel and contractors. An alternative bill, offered by Senate Democrats, that authorized money to pay all federal workers—including those on furlough—and prevent the White House from laying off more federal employees during the shutdown failed to pass on unanimous consent.
Largely considered as a test vote to gauge current Democrat support for a clean continuing resolution (CR) already adopted in the House, Sen. Johnson’s bill saw three Democrats join with the Republican majority: Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA). Ossoff is facing reelection in 2026 and is a top target for Republicans. Additionally, there was one absence on the vote.
Previously, Sens. Angus King (I-ME), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Fetterman voted to pass the clean CR, suggesting that with the additions of Warnock and Ossoff, the Senate is inching ever closer to the 60 votes needed to end the Democrat shutdown. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), who has joined Senate Democrats on other votes to keep the government shutdown going, voted in favor of the bill.
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