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Bernie Sanders Slams Democrats as Senate Ends Record 40-Day Shutdown

The government is finally reopening after the longest shutdown in U.S. history, but not everyone’s celebrating. Senator Bernie Sanders blasted moderate Democrats for “siding with Republicans” to pass a bipartisan spending bill that excluded an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies. The 62–38 vote ends the 40-day standoff and restores federal operations, but Sanders warns “this fight isn’t over.”

Trump Pardons Giuliani, Meadows, and Other 2020 Election Allies

In a sweeping move framed as “national reconciliation,” former President Donald Trump has pardoned Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and dozens of allies connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The pardons, announced Friday, apply largely to individuals under state investigation, though none were facing federal charges. A White House statement called the prosecutions “political persecution,” while critics say the move further blurs the line between accountability and loyalty.

Supreme Court Rejects Kim Davis Appeal, Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Rights

The Supreme Court has declined to revisit its 2015 landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, rejecting an appeal from former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, who gained national attention for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The decision, which drew concern among LGBTQ+ advocates following recent challenges to other constitutional precedents, leaves marriage equality protections firmly in place.

FAA Bans Private Jets at 12 Major Airports Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

As the nation’s longest government shutdown continues, the FAA has moved to “effectively prohibit” private jet flights at 12 major U.S. airports, including LAX, JFK, and O’Hare, citing severe staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers. The move comes as thousands of commercial flights face delays and cancellations, and lawmakers scramble to reach a deal to reopen the government.

LAPD Chief Slams Judge’s Ruling Barring Force on Members of the Press

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is speaking out against a federal judge’s decision to uphold an injunction preventing officers from using force on members of the media during demonstrations. McDonnell argues the restriction hampers police efforts to control unruly crowds and creates confusion over who qualifies as press, particularly as influencers and bloggers increasingly claim media status. The ruling, issued after several journalists were injured during recent protests, remains a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over balancing press freedoms with public safety.

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