Articles for category: Politics

October 8, 2025

IRS Halts Operations as Government Shutdown Deepens — MAGA Calls It “Poetic Justice”

Nearly Half the IRS Workforce Sent Home as Government Shutdown Blamed on Democrats — Leaving Tax Operations Frozen and Washington Pointing Fingers The Internal Revenue Service has come to a virtual standstill. As of October 8, 2025, the agency began furloughing nearly half its staff — about 35,000 workers — as the federal government shutdown entered its second week, according to official IRS contingency plans and the Associated Press. The agency confirmed that most operations are suspended, leaving everything from taxpayer assistance lines to audit processing on hold until lawmakers reach an agreement. For millions of Americans already frustrated with

October 8, 2025

JD Vance’s Bold Move: Indiana Set to Turn Entirely Red in 2026

Vice President JD Vance to Meet Indiana Lawmakers on New Redistricting Plan That Could Eliminate Two Democrat Seats and Give Republicans Full Control In what could mark one of the most consequential political maneuvers heading into the 2026 elections, Vice President JD Vance is expected to meet with Indiana Republican lawmakers this Friday to discuss a sweeping mid-decade redistricting proposal that could dramatically reshape the state’s congressional map. The plan, which would transform Indiana’s nine districts into Republican-leaning strongholds, could eliminate two of the state’s remaining Democratic-held seats, cementing a complete Republican sweep. The proposal, already circulating among state officials,

October 8, 2025

Florida Moves to Honor Charlie Kirk With His Own State Holiday 🇺🇸

Florida Lawmakers Propose “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance” to Honor the Late Conservative Leader’s Legacy of Free Speech, Faith, and Civic Education A new Florida bill has sparked widespread attention — and emotion — across the nation. On October 8, 2025, the Florida Legislature introduced House Bill 125, a proposal to officially designate October 14 of every year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.” The day, if passed into law, would celebrate the life and influence of Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, who died unexpectedly on September 10, 2025, at the age of 31. The proposed

October 8, 2025

Supreme Court’s Next Big Battle Could Reshape Congress Forever

Supreme Court Prepares to Rehear Louisiana v. Callais — A Landmark Case That Could Strike Down Race-Based Voting Districts and Give Republicans Up to 19 New House Seats All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it prepares to rehear one of the most consequential voting rights cases in decades — Louisiana v. Callais. The October 15 hearing could redefine how congressional districts are drawn across the United States and potentially alter the balance of power in Congress for years to come. The case challenges Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a key provision that requires states to consider

October 8, 2025

New Poll Sends Shockwaves Through New York Politics

New Poll Shows Kathy Hochul’s Lead Over Elise Stefanik Shrinking to Just Five Points — and the Race Ties After Socialist Endorsement Controversy A new Grayhouse poll commissioned by a political action committee aligned with Rep. Elise Stefanik has rattled New York’s political scene, suggesting that the 2026 governor’s race could be far more competitive than expected. The poll, conducted among 1,250 likely voters, shows Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul leading Stefanik by a narrow 48% to 43% margin in a hypothetical matchup. But the most striking finding comes when voters are told that Hochul recently endorsed Democratic Socialist Assemblyman Zohran

October 8, 2025

Trump’s Endorsement Just Flipped Tennessee Politics Overnight

Trump-Backed Veteran Matt Van Epps Stuns Rivals With Landslide Win in Tennessee’s GOP Primary — A Fresh Signal of MAGA Momentum In another defining moment for Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party, Trump-endorsed candidate Matt Van Epps has emerged victorious in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District primary, securing the GOP nomination in a race that tested loyalty, strategy, and the enduring power of Trump’s backing. Van Epps, a former lieutenant colonel in the Tennessee Army National Guard and state commissioner, defeated ten other contenders in a crowded field that reflected the fierce competition among conservatives seeking to fill the seat

October 7, 2025

Rudy Giuliani Backs Curtis Sliwa for NYC Mayor in Bold GOP Endorsement

Rudy Giuliani Endorses Fellow Republican Curtis Sliwa for New York City Mayor, Taking Aim at Cuomo and Mamdani in Fiery Message Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has thrown his support behind Curtis Sliwa, the outspoken Republican and founder of the Guardian Angels, in the race for New York City mayor. The endorsement, delivered during Giuliani’s appearance on Sliwa’s podcast, has sparked waves of reaction across political circles as the two longtime New Yorkers joined forces to challenge the city’s Democratic stronghold and call for what they described as “common sense leadership. Giuliani, who served as mayor from 1994

October 7, 2025

Virginia Republicans Surge in Spending After Jay Jones Text Scandal Shocks Voters

After Jay Jones’ Disturbing Texts About “Shooting Republicans” Surface, Virginia GOP Launches Massive $3.5 Million Ad Blitz to Back Jason Miyares in Heated 2025 Race The Virginia attorney general race has erupted into one of the most closely watched political battles of 2025 after disturbing revelations involving Democratic candidate Jay Jones. What began as a relatively quiet campaign quickly transformed into a national flashpoint following the resurfacing of 2022 text messages in which Jones allegedly fantasized about “shooting Republicans” — including then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his family — during a eulogy. The fallout has been swift, igniting outrage across

October 7, 2025

Virginia Republicans Widen Early Voting Lead Ahead of 2025 Elections

New Data Shows Virginia Republicans Expanding Early Voting Advantage Over Democrats as Turnout Momentum Grows Toward 2025 Fresh early voting data from Virginia suggests Republicans are maintaining and even expanding their lead in turnout over Democratic counties as the state heads toward its 2025 elections. The analysis, compiled by election expert Michael Pruser of Decision Desk HQ, shows Trump-won counties currently reaching 72.3% of their 2024 turnout levels, while Harris-won counties trail at 67.7%. That represents a 0.3-point increase in the Republican turnout advantage since the last update, signaling that the GOP base continues to show stronger enthusiasm as early

October 7, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel vs. Donald Trump: The Poll That Sparked a Punchline

“I Hope He Doesn’t See This”: Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About New Poll Ranking Him Above Donald Trump — and the Former President Fires Back The joke practically wrote itself, and Jimmy Kimmel knew it. As the late-night host looked into the camera to address a newly released poll comparing his popularity to Donald Trump’s, he wore the same half-smile viewers have come to expect on nights when the news hands him a perfect setup. “I hope he doesn’t see this,” he quipped, a line that sounded equal parts tease and public service announcement. It was the kind of moment that