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Furious? You Should Be The battle may have been lost, but the war can still be won Dan Rather and Team Steady Nov 11 Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) , one of the architects of the deal to end the government shutdown. Credit: Getty Images Today, Americans awoke to what can only be described as political surrender by Democrats. We’ve seen it called everything from capitulation to buckling to caving. And what we’ve heard from party faithfuls is full-on fury. You can hardly blame them. Only days after finally seeing some daylight in big election wins over Trumpism, a small group of Democratic Senators and one Independent seemed to have suddenly lost their nerve and raised the white flag to Republicans as a way of ending the shutdown. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is taking most of the heat, even though he isn’t one of the small group that sided with the Republicans. Some Democrats in Congress are saying he has “failed to meet the moment.” More are suggesting he resign immedia...

NOTICE THAT IT IS DEMOCRATS FIGHTING TO FEED HUNGRY AMERICANS!   Watch now   BREAKING: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Use Contingency Funds to Cover SNAP Stunning rulings from multiple judges this afternoon. Aaron Parnas Oct 31   In a stunning, last-minute ruling this afternoon, a federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Trump Administration’s plan to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for roughly 42 million Americans , ensuring that millions of families will continue to receive vital food assistance next month despite the ongoing government shutdown. You’re reading this here before any other media outlet. That’s not an accident. It’s the power of fearless, independent journalism at work. While corporate networks like CNN chase ratings, we’re chasing truth and reaching more people than ever before. To keep breaking stories like this, we need your support.  Subscribe today  to help us stay bold, independent, and louder than e...

❤️  Donate Friday, October 31, 2025 👻  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Good Morning Boston, It's Halloween! The weather may not compare to  last year , but the skies  should stay clear  for trick-or-treating. Just bundle up, and  remember to drive safe . Now, while you wait for Boston University's  annual pumpkin drop  to begin, let's get to the news: Hitting the books:   Often, when Beacon Hill lawmakers pass something unanimously, it indicates there's little pushback against the legislation. But not this week. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House passed a sweeping early literacy reform bill by a vote of 155-0, despite opposition from the state's largest teacher's union. As the legislation moves to the Senate, here's what to know about the debate: The backdrop: Beacon Hill leaders said the bill is needed to combat " troubling trends " in reading. While  a report earlier this year  found that Massachusetts schoolchildren lead ...