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What Happened Today – October 25, 2025

Trump performed as global peacemaker today while his agents deployed chemical weapons in American neighborhoods for the fourth time this week.

A man fleeing ICE after a traffic stop in Virginia ran onto I-264 and was struck and killed by a vehicle. It’s the second pedestrian death caused by ICE enforcement in the past 3 months.

Federal agents disregarded a judge’s order against using tear gas in Chicago while another judge ruled that ICE unlawfully detained a man after DHS defended the arrest by calling his traffic violations “criminal behavior.”

While America suffers in a growing police state, Trump was welcoming the Emir of Qatar and the country’s prime minister aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop. Trump claims that Qatar is spearheading a peacekeeping group for Gaza that Rubio is trying to formalize at the United Nations.

Civic protest group 50501 has published an action guide with tips and suggestions about how to fight against authoritarianism. You’ll find it in the links below.

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The sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canada’s hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their ‘rescue’ on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States. Now the United States is able to defend itself against high and overbearing Canadian Tariffs (and those from the rest of the World as well!).
Donald Trump writing on Truth Social on October 25, 2025 and wrongfully accusing the Canadian government of fraud in quoting a speech by Ronald Reagan.
Yesterday's Most Read

Stephen Miller threatens Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with seditious conspiracy charges if he interferes with ICE operations, saying officials obstructing immigration raids face criminal prosecution.

Today’s GovBrief News


Foreign Relations 1 of 10

Maduro accuses U.S. of "fabricating a war" against Venezuela as aircraft carrier approaches Caribbean, begins proceedings to revoke opposition leader's citizenship for supporting deployment.

43 killed in U.S. boat strikes

Source: PBS

October 25, 2025

Foreign Relations 2 of 10

Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire signing after threatening to halt trade talks if conflict continued, opening five-day Asia tour focused on critical minerals deals.

48 killed, 300K displaced over 5 days

Source: The Guardian

October 25, 2025

Foreign Relations 3 of 10

Trump welcomes Qatar's leaders aboard Air Force One to discuss Gaza peacekeeping, claims he's accomplished "peace in the Middle East" while Rubio seeks UN authorization for the force.

Qatar gave Trump $400M plane in May

Source: UPI

October 25, 2025

Economy 4 of 10

Trump hikes Canada tariffs by another 10% after Ontario airs ad featuring Reagan warning tariffs hurt workers, despite Premier halting campaign Monday.

35% existing tariff on Canada

Source: CBS News

October 25, 2025

Military 5 of 10

Trump mega-donor Timothy Mellon gives $130 million to pay troops during shutdown, covering roughly $100 per service member in donation that may violate federal spending law.

$6.4B needed every two weeks

Source: CNBC

October 25, 2025

Immigration 6 of 10

Federal agents deploy tear gas in Chicago neighborhood for fourth time this week as Border Patrol commander faces court appearance for allegedly defying orders limiting its use.

100+ protesters gathered at ICE

Source: NBC Chicago

October 25, 2025

Immigration 7 of 10

Judge rules ICE detention of father whose teen daughter has cancer unlawful, orders bond hearing by Oct. 31 as DHS defends arrest by calling traffic violations "criminal."

Detained since October 18

Source: ABC7 Chicago

October 25, 2025

Immigration 8 of 10

Man fleeing ICE dies after being struck on Virginia highway, marking second pedestrian death during immigration enforcement since August.

2nd pedestrian death fleeing ICE

Source: NBC News

October 25, 2025

Grift 9 of 10

Trump nominates SEC crypto task force counsel Mike Selig to lead CFTC after Winklevoss twins got Brian Quintenz pulled for refusing to engage on their pending CFTC complaint.

3 commissioners resigned in May

Source: The Hill

October 25, 2025

Fighting Back 10 of 10

Connecticut 50501 group releases comprehensive action guide for organized resistance to Trump administration, providing roadmap for defending democratic institutions during SNAP shutdown crisis.

42 million Americans need SNAP

Source: 50501

October 25, 2025