Good evening, everyone. After an extraordinary 48 hours, tonight’s news cycle has slowed—but I want to begin with something personal before we get to the headlines, which, frankly, are few. They tried to silence us. They failed.
In the last 24 hours alone, our election night coverage reached millions of people. That’s not spin—that’s fact. Ten million Americans—Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike—chose to tune in to something different. Something real. They didn’t want the noise or the narrative. They wanted truth—fast, direct, and independent. And we delivered it. Together.
Since January 20th, the news cycle has been relentless—a nonstop storm of headlines, crises, and chaos. Through it all, one thing has become clear: if there was ever a time when independent journalism mattered, it’s right now.
That’s why I’m asking you—personally—to subscribe. Because subscriptions aren’t just support; they’re the fuel that keeps us free, fearless, and unfiltered. They make it possible for us to report without permission, to speak without fear, and to keep pushing when others pull back.
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Let’s be honest: temporary silence changes nothing. The truth is under attack. Fear has become a weapon. But courage still exists—and I see it in you. I read your messages. I hear your voices. I feel the determination in every single person who refuses to give up, even when the odds seem impossible.
The fact that we’re still here—louder, stronger, and growing—is proof of that courage. It’s proof that truth can’t be canceled.
Make no mistake: silencing dissent has always been the plan. But this administration is moving faster and hitting harder than ever before.
Our answer must be simple: stand taller, speak louder, and never stop.
Because they can try to silence one voice—but they can’t silence millions. Not when we stand together. Not now. Not ever.
Let’s keep going—together. Here’s the news you missed:
Democrats, emboldened by major election victories, are digging in to extend the 36-day government shutdown to pressure Republicans and President Trump into guaranteeing continued health insurance subsidies, rejecting compromise deals that lack firm commitments on health care.
After reporters were removed from a Senate breakfast, Trump admitted the shutdown was hurting Republicans, warned the GOP would become a “dead party” without ending the filibuster, and clashed with Sen. Lindsey Graham over using reconciliation to pass legislation.
Transportation Secretary Duffy announced a 10% cut in scheduled flight capacity across the 40 busiest U.S. markets, citing shortages of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
As the record-long government shutdown drags on, Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster to pass funding bills without Democrats, but GOP leaders like John Thune insist they lack the votes — exposing deep party divisions over Trump’s demand to “nuke” the 60-vote rule.
California Republicans’ campaign to defeat Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 gerrymandering measure collapsed amid fundraising failures, internal feuds, and lack of national GOP support — leaving Democrats to easily pass the initiative dismantling the state’s independent redistricting system.
Federal immigration agents entered a North Center daycare, Rayito de Sol, and detained a teacher in front of parents and children, causing panic and trauma in the community; officials condemned the action and demanded the worker’s release, while Homeland Security claimed agents were pursuing her from a traffic stop and did not target the daycare.
Supreme Court justices — including conservatives Roberts and Barrett — cast doubt on Trump’s use of emergency powers to justify sweeping global tariffs, questioning the legal basis and economic impact, as the court weighs a ruling that could curb presidential authority and potentially trigger $90 billion in tariff refunds.
A federal judge warned the Justice Department it may be mishandling evidence in its criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, criticizing prosecutors for an “indict first, investigate later” approach and ordering them to turn over years of collected materials amid concerns about possible constitutional violations.
Jimmy Kimmel launched the “Big, Beautiful Food Bank” in Hollywood to help families affected by the ongoing government shutdown and Trump’s suspension of SNAP benefits, urging donations of food and essentials as critics blast the administration for deepening food insecurity amid political standoffs.
Putin ordered officials to study the feasibility of resuming nuclear testing—Russia’s first potential tests since the Cold War—after Trump directed the U.S. to restart its own, escalating nuclear tensions between Washington and Moscow.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine announced he will not seek reelection, leaving open a Trump-leaning swing district and setting up a major 2026 battleground after fending off multiple GOP challenges in past cycles.
A D.C. jury began deliberating the case of Sean Dunn — the “sandwich guy” who threw a Subway footlong at a federal officer — as defense lawyers argued the act was harmless protest, while prosecutors insisted it constituted assault, highlighting tensions over Trump-era federal policing in Washington.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
