Trump spent Sunday taking victory laps while Democrats folded.
He promised every American $2,000 from tariffs despite only collecting enough to cover roughly one-third of Americans. He demanded states “undo” food aid already loaded on people’s cards. Then he watched eight Senate Democrats cave to advance a shutdown deal with no guarantee on health care subsidies. Around midnight, he released pardons for 77 election conspiracists including four who pleaded guilty to crimes. We even learned Trump cut an unannounced deal with Hungary’s Viktor Orban to protect that country’s depressed currency.
But Sunday’s 60-40 vote was only procedural. The actual funding vote hasn’t happened yet. The government remains shut down. That means you can still call your senators right now and tell them not to cave.
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PM Viktor Orban announces that Trump promised "financial shield" protecting Hungary from currency speculation attacks after $600 million U.S. LNG purchase commitment.
Source: Reuters
November 9, 2025
Trump promises $2,000 tariff dividend per person despite collecting only enough revenue to cover 97.5 million Americans, announcing plan without consulting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Source: The Hill
November 9, 2025
Reagan-appointed federal judge Mark Wolf resigns after 40 years on bench, accusing Trump of targeting adversaries while sparing donors and comparing him unfavorably to Nixon in Atlantic op-ed.
Source: Axios
November 9, 2025
Senate advances deal to end 40-day shutdown without guaranteeing expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies will be extended by Dec. 31 deadline.
Source: Politico
November 9, 2025
Trump administration demands states "undo" SNAP benefits already distributed to millions after Supreme Court stayed court orders, threatening penalties as states warn of catastrophic disruptions.
Source: The Associated Press
November 9, 2025
U.S. airports experience over 10,000 flight delays and 3,200 cancellations Sunday as air traffic controller retirements jump to 15-20 per day from 4 before shutdown.
Source: USA Today
November 9, 2025
Trump celebrates BBC director-general and news head resignations after allegations program edited his Jan. 6 speech, calling foreign journalists "corrupt" and accusing them of election interference.
Source: UPI
November 9, 2025
Trump pardons 77 people involved in 2020 election overturn efforts, including four who pleaded guilty, releasing pardons after midnight Sunday following Senate shutdown vote.
Source: ABC News
November 9, 2025
Federalist co-founder Sean Davis warns Trump "looks weak and rudderless" with no accomplishments or vision, telling Republicans to "wake up" before 2026 midterms in scathing Sunday post.
Source: Mediaite
November 9, 2025