Economy & Political Strategy - President Trump plans to focus on prices and cost of living following Tuesday's elections [1] - Trump believes affordability is a Republican stronghold and helped him get elected in 2024 [6] - The decision facing Americans is framed as a choice between common sense and communism [4] Election Results & Interpretation - House Speaker Mike Johnson dismisses Tuesday's election results, attributing them to blue states voting blue [6] - Off-year elections are not indicative of future outcomes, according to historical precedent [7] - Low Republican voter turnout is attributed to satisfaction with the current state of affairs, such as closed borders and reduced crime [9] Government Shutdown & Filibuster - The government shutdown played a significant negative role for Republicans, according to polls [8] - Trump is pushing to scrap the Senate filibuster rule, requiring 60 votes to pass most legislation, but faces resistance [11][12] - The FAA is cutting flights due to pressure from the government shutdown, raising concerns about air safety [14] Healthcare & Subsidies - Democrats view the shutdown as a referendum on Trump and are pushing for a vote on healthcare subsidies [15] - A bipartisan group is coalescing around key ideas, potentially including a one-year extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies [21][22]

Group 1: Political Landscape - Following significant victories for Democrats in the 2025 elections, President Trump will pivot his message towards affordability, highlighting the importance of economic concerns for voters [2][8] Group 2: Company Performance - Diageo has revised its financial guidance downwards due to a notable reduction in spirit sales within China, indicating challenges for international companies in the Chinese consumer market [3][8] Group 3: Foreign Investment and Trade - China's Ministry of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equal participation for foreign firms in government procurement processes, aiming to create a more equitable business environment [4][8] Group 4: Technological Collaboration - Mitsubishi Electric and Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) have partnered to develop AI data centers, reflecting the increasing global demand for high-performance computing capabilities [5][8] Group 5: Economic Data - Spain's industrial production increased by 0.4% in September, surpassing estimates, while Switzerland's unemployment rate remained stable at 2.9% [6]

The shutdown obviously played a big part when we think especially about Virginia and those northern Virginia suburbs of Washington which are kind of de facto parts of Washington. Uh what did you see last night. What are you hearing from sources on the Hill about how this happened and what it means.>> Well, look, they had always felt good about Virginia and I think it's striking the way that you saw Hakee Jeff already come out. The idea that House Democrats provide the path forward for what the Democratic pa ...

It happened. Zohran Madani wins New York's mayoral election. This is a historic win.Tonight you have delivered a mandate for change. This 34-year-old state assemblyman, largely unknown a year ago, got plenty of pushback. I believe that Zohran Mamdani is a threat to my constituents. I disagree wholeheartedly with Zohran Mamdani.Yet despite rattling even members of his own party, his bold ideas have struck a chord with New Yorkers. Wall Street has been clearly humbled with this race. Initially, they thought h ...

Joining us now, associate professor of political science at Forom University and co-host of the FAQNYC podcast, Christina Greer, CEO of Bridge USA, a youthled movement on college campuses aimed at reducing political polarization, Manu meal, semaphore political reporter Dave Wigel and host of Pucks the powers that be podcast and Snapchats Snapchats Good Luck America, Peter Hamby. Dave, let's get the big picture here. We saw a lot of success for the Democratic party, but a lot of different kinds of candidates ...

Energy prices are down. Interest rates are down despite the fact that we have a total ninkham poop at the Federal Reserve. It was recommended by one of my real great people who I'd never spoke to again.And the cost of the typical new mortgage is down by nearly $3,000 a year. Day by day, we're making America affordable again. And it's going to be affordable again at a really record pace. ...

What is New York in for. We talk about Trump proofing New York City. Do you think he sends troops in.Does he cut funding. What's the next lever he pulls. No, I don't think I think that's more Mamdani playing to space. I don't think there needs to be Trump riff.I think Trump is invested in New York because he has so much personal investments here and personal properties that he wanted. You know, that's why he was weighing in for Cuomo. But, you know, I think that there is a danger for Republicans to kind of ...

The shutdown obviously played a big part when we think especially about Virginia and those northern Virginia suburbs of Washington which are kind of de facto parts of Washington. Uh what did you see last night. What are you hearing from sources on the Hill about how this happened and what it means.>> Well, look, they had always felt good about Virginia and I think it's striking the way that you saw Hakee Jeff already come out. The idea that House Democrats provide the path forward for what the Democratic pa ...

Right, Adam, I'm gonna I'm gonna begin with you. The cost of living was the theme of last night. Have Democrats found their message.>> Yeah, absolutely, Katie. I think that's really the throughline uh from Virginia to to New York City. And while all of the Democratic candidates talked about these issues in different ways and uh to different uh tones and different audiences, uh it really connected all of what these uh campaigns successfully managed to put in front of voters.Uh and it was really just the the ...

I want to bring in former Obama White House communications director Jen Paul Ner, former Obama White House deputy chief of staff for operations and campaign manager for Obama 2012's re-election, Jim Msina, and former press secretary to former House Speaker John Boehner and Paul Ryan. MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck. Great to have all of you there here. So, Jen, and I guess there because you're not here with me, but Jen, how do you Dems keep this going? Well, I think that um what the results sort of ref ...