Here's the latest unbiased facts about what is going on in US politics

 

In U.S. politics right now, the main event is the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has lasted 31 days as of today, October 31, 2025. This shutdown is close to breaking the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which is 35 days. The deadlock is causing millions of Americans to lose food stamp assistance from this weekend, and many federal employees are not receiving paychecks, struggling with basic living expenses.

President Donald Trump recently called on Republican Senate lawmakers to abolish the filibuster—a Senate rule requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation—as a way to end the shutdown by enabling Republicans to pass legislation with a simple majority. Many Republicans oppose abolishing the filibuster as it is seen as an important check on majority power.

Airlines and transportation officials warn that if the shutdown continues into the busy Thanksgiving holiday season, travelers could face significant delays and disruptions due to staffing shortages in air traffic control and TSA personnel, many of whom have not been paid this month.

Other political news includes Trump's recent international trip resulting in a trade agreement with China and discussions about funding and legislation in Congress amid the deadlock. There are also ongoing legal and political developments such as court rulings on SNAP benefits and military-related secrecy in Congress.

This summary focuses strictly on factual updates in U.S. politics without editorializing or bias.cnn+6​

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So as you can see The current adminstration does not care how much people in the lower classes suffer or even the federal workers even thou the republican hold the majority in every branch.