News On Tap For Friday, October 10, 2025

Stand Up For America

Today’s “News On Tap” has some dark stains - looking at you Russ Vought - but also some bright spots. From the Trump regime’s war on Americans, & his abusive lawfare, to the Trump/Republican shutdown, election news, a bit of peace in Gaza, and the Nobel Peace Prize winner. Plus, sports & entertainment - and yes, Jody’s Dodgers are movin’ on! And we’ve got both Karen & Anita from TruBlu Politics back in the bar tonight. But first…

First Round - The War For America

Trump’s War On Americans

• Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Plan In Chicago For At Least Two Weeks, Citing No Threat Of Rebellion

• Judge Rules Feds Can’t Pepper Spray Or Tear Gas Journalists After Independent Media Groups Sue

• Trump Paints A Grim Portrait Of Portland. The Story On The Ground Is Anything But Grim.

• In An Interview With The Protestor Known As The Portland Chicken, He Says “We (Protestors) Are Winning This”

• U.S. Anti-Fascism Expert & His Family, Initially Blocked From Boarding Flight To Spain, Leave Country After Trump Promised Threatening Actions Against So-Called “Antifa” Activists

Trump’s Abusive Lawfare

• New York AG Letitia James Indicted By Trump Regime On Bogus Fraud Charge

• NY Attorney General Letitia James Issues Statement On Donald Trump’s Weaponization Of The DOJ

• Trump’s Lawfare Doesn’t Just Damage His Targets, Like Come & James. It Damages The Foundations Of American Democracy & Law. [Gift Link]

Second Round - Trump/Republican Shutdown Drags On

• Russ Vought At OMB Proudly Says ‘Substantial’ Firings Of Federal Workers Have Started During Shutdown, Which Is Illegal

• Emboldened Democrats Dig In & Refuse To Bow On Their Demands In Shutdown Fight

• Speaker Johnson Hit By Angry House Republican Revolt In Fiery Caucus Call Over Their Failing Shutdown Strategy

• Bill Scher: WTF Is Chuck Schumer Doing? It Looks Like Winning The Shutdown Fight.

Third Round - More News To Drink About

Elsewhere On Capitol Hill

• Bipartisan Senate Group Passes Massive Defense Bill 70-20 After Resolving Democratic Issues

• 2025 Senate Defense Bill Includes Unanimous Repeal Of 2002 AUMF, That Gave Presidents New Powers & Led To The Iraq War

Election Land

• New Quinnipiac Poll: After Eric Adams Exits Race, Mamdani Still Up By 13

• New Poll Has Spanberger Up By 10 Points In Race For Virginia Governor; Democrats Also Lead Other Races

• Republican Gerrymandering Efforts In Utah Already Appear To Be Backfiring Spectacularly

The War Over Energy

• Trump Regime Cancels Major Solar Project In Nevada In Latest Hit To U.S. Renewable Energy Efforts

• Worldwide Renewable Energy Outpaces Coal For Electricity Generation For First Time Ever

• U.S. Supreme Court Shoots Down Challenge To Washington State’s Carbon Market, A Key Component Of Their Climate Commitment Act

Fourth Round - Foreign Affairs

• Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado

• Anne Applebaum: Why María Corina Machado Deserved The Nobel Peace Prize [Gift Link]

• Israeli Government Approves First Part Of Peace Deal To Release Hostages

• U.S. Sending 200 Troops To Israel To Help Support & Monitor Gaza Ceasefire Deal

• Palestinians Displaced By Two Years Of Israeli Attacks Begin Journey Home As Ceasefire Comes Into Effect

• Treasury Sec. Bessent Confirms U.S. Is Bailing Out Argentina With $20 Billion

• Big Investors Await Windfall From Argentina Bailout That Will Benefit Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent’s Friends

Fifth Round - Entertainment & More

Rest In Peace

• Moody Blues Bassist-Singer John Lodge Dies At 82

• “Sister Jean”, Beloved Chaplain For Loyola Men’s Basketball, Dies At 106

Movies & Sports

• ‘Tron: Ares’ Opens With $4.8 Million In Thursday Previews

• Movies Out This Weekend: “Tron: Ares”, “Roofman”, “Kiss Of The Spider Woman”

• While Some Are Calling ‘One Battle After Another’ A Masterpiece, Right-Wingers Claim It Inspires Left-Wing Violence

• Dodgers Advance To NLCS After Phillies’ Pitcher’s Costly Error In 11th Inning

• Cubs Blank Brewers 6-0 To Send The NLDS To A Deciding Game 5

• Tigers Face Off In Seattle For Winner-Take-All Game 5 Of ALDS

• Phoenix Mercury’s Star Forward Satou Sabally Out For Game 4 Of WNBA Finals Under Concussion Protocol

Your Bar Regulars Tonight…

The gang is all back together tonight as Karen from Chicago, and Anita From San Antonio,, co-hosts of Tru Blu Politics, are both back in the bar tonight We’ll get on th ground updates from them both, and recap the news from this week. Grab a drink & join us!

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