Supreme Court to Decide on Late Mail Ballots; Trump Pardons Figures in 2020 Fake Elector Scheme
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court to rule on late mail ballots, impacting 18 states and 2026 midterms.
- Trump pardoned Giuliani, Powell, Chesebro, others in 2020 fake elector scheme amid shutdown.
- Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $88.3M sexual abuse verdict for E. Jean Carroll.
- Shutdown ends; ACA premium subsidies face uncertain extension, sparking progressive backlash.
- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman retires after over 50 years in Congress.
Top Stories
Supreme Court to decide on late mail ballots; upholds same-sex marriage rulings
On November 10, 2025, the Supreme Court agreed to rule on states counting late mail ballots, impacting 18 states and the 2026 midterms. The Court also reaffirmed same-sex marriage rights by denying appeals challenging Obergefell v. Hodges, including Kim Davis's case.
Trump pardons key figures in 2020 fake elector scheme amid shutdown
On November 9, 2025, Donald Trump pardoned Rudy Giuliani, Sydney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, and others involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme, excluding himself, during a government shutdown crisis.
Trump petitions Supreme Court to overturn $88.3M sexual abuse verdict
On November 10, 2025, Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to overturn a jury verdict holding him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded $88.3 million in damages.
Shutdown ends; ACA premium subsidies face uncertain extension
On November 10, 2025, a bipartisan deal ended the 40-day government shutdown but left ACA premium subsidies without guaranteed extension, sparking progressive backlash and highlighting Democratic divisions.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman retires after over 50 years in Congress
On November 10, 2025, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced retirement at term end, concluding a historic 50-year career and praised for progressive advocacy.
Culture & Politics
Atwood credits political events for 'The Handmaid's Tale' success
On November 9, 2025, Margaret Atwood attributed the success of 'The Handmaid's Tale' to reproductive rights rollbacks and discussed democracy concerns in a 60 Minutes interview.
Election Updates
Greg Abbott campaigns for fourth Texas governor term with $90M funds
On November 9, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott launched his fourth-term campaign emphasizing conservative values and fiscal achievements, backed by nearly $90 million in funds.
Policy Insights
$2,000 dividend could be distributed via tax cuts or tip tax elimination
On November 9, 2025, Bessent explained that a $2,000 dividend might be distributed through tax decreases or removing taxes on tips.
Public Opinion
Bipartisan criticism follows Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, CBS reports
On November 9, 2025, CBS News reported bipartisan viewer criticism of President Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, reflecting widespread political disapproval.
Supreme Court
Chief Justice Roberts confronts critical Supreme Court tariff case
On November 10, 2025, Chief Justice John Roberts faced a defining decision on a Supreme Court tariff case amid pressures from the president and judiciary.
White House Watch
Trump rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene over policy priorities
On November 10, 2025, President Trump defended his foreign policy focus against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's domestic priorities criticism, citing legislative achievements amid internal GOP tensions.
Appeals court denies Trump request to limit SNAP funding during shutdown
On November 9, 2025, a US appeals court refused to pause a judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund November food-aid benefits for 42 million Americans amid the shutdown.
Trump attacks Biden, Democrats, and Supreme Court on Truth Social
On November 9, 2025, Donald Trump posted 25 times on Truth Social criticizing Biden’s autopen use, Democrats, and the Supreme Court, spreading false claims and highlighting political tensions.
Maxwell pursues sentence commutation amid Trump administration review
On November 10, 2025, Ghislaine Maxwell prepared a commutation application for review by the Trump administration, stirring political debate over clemency and transparency.