A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois https://t.co/nU1Q9rIcmT https://t.co/StyyBv8lbA ...

Breaking: A judge temporarily blocked Trump from federalizing or deploying National Guard members to Illinois https://t.co/RTxup75Jl4 ...

Legal & Political Landscape - The use of the National Guard in US cities by the Trump administration is facing key court tests [1]

Government Shutdown Impact - Active duty military members could miss their first paycheck if Congress doesn't act, potentially affecting troops deployed globally [1] - Over 13 million (130万) active duty military members across various branches are considered essential employees and required to work without pay during a shutdown [2] - Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to DC, California, and Illinois are also affected by the shutdown [2] Congressional Response - The National Guard Association and other groups are urging Congress to pass a standalone bill to ensure service members are paid during the shutdown [2] - House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated openness to bringing a bill to the floor to ensure troops are paid, referencing past actions [3] - Congress previously passed a similar bill before the 2013 government shutdown to ensure military pay [3]

Political Commentary & Legal Challenges - The speaker asserts the current US president is acting unconstitutionally and breaking the law, leading to legal action [4] - A lawsuit has been filed to stop the deployment of National Guard troops from Illinois, Texas, and other states, deeming it unconstitutional [7][8] - The speaker believes the administration disregards laws and acts unilaterally, necessitating active resistance [10][11] - The speaker expresses concern about potential voter suppression and election interference in the 2026 midterms, suggesting a need for vigilance [12][13] Federal Government Actions & State Response - The federal government is deploying the Texas National Guard to Illinois without communicating with state authorities, which the speaker deems unprecedented [5][6] - Border Patrol agents are reportedly operating in Chicago, allegedly using the "100 mile border rule" justification, raising concerns about their authority and actions [8][9] - The speaker highlights the presence of armed ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agents in Chicago, characterizing it as a "show of force" [11] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of documenting any perceived abuses of power by federal agents, encouraging people to film interactions [19][20]

I I want to go to uh Illinois now where the governor is standing by with Jacob Sober off a governor who has been fighting against having federal troops come into his cities and and the environs and as a result has said heard said by the president of the United States that he should be jailed. Jacob, let me throw it over to you and the governor. >> Chris, thank you so much.Governor JB Pritzker, thanks for joining us live on MSNBC. >> How are you, Jake. Good to see you. >> It's good to see you as well.Um, you ...

Political Landscape & Executive Power - The Trump administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act, a rarely used law from 1807, granting the president emergency powers against rebellion, to deploy the military in Democratic-run cities [1][3][4] - The administration attempts to portray Democrats as insurrectionists to justify additional military deployments [3][6] - A court order is currently blocking military deployments to Portland, and a judge in Illinois is considering blocking a similar deployment to Chicago [8] - Attorney General Pam Bondi faced accusations of using the DOJ as a political weapon against rivals, dodging questions about White House consultations [9][10][11] Government Shutdown & Federal Workers - The White House is threatening to withhold back pay from furloughed federal workers, potentially circumventing current law [2][37] - Republicans are defending the president's authority to fire workers during a shutdown [38] - A draft White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay, despite a 2019 law requiring it [37] - The shutdown could lead to the closure of Smithsonian museums and research institutions, and potentially federal courts [48] - Funding for the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Assistance Program could lapse by the end of the month, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be affected on November 1st [48][49] Middle East Peace Negotiations - Negotiations are underway in Egypt to discuss the implementation of President Trump's 20-point peace plan between Israel and Hamas [2][70] - The plan requires Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages and Israel to end the war and withdraw from most of Gaza [70] - Hamas supports the peace negotiations but insists on guarantees that Israel will stop its attacks on Gaza [72][73] - The war is still ongoing, with disputes about the pace and scale of the Israeli military withdrawal [74] - Hamas is being vague about handing over its weapons and relinquishing control of Gaza, pending an alternative Palestinian leadership and security forces [75] Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Midterm Elections - Expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies are central to the shutdown fight, with Democrats demanding an extension [99] - Polling shows extending those credits is popular with majorities of Americans across all parties [99] - The ACA subsidies are set to expire this year, potentially causing out-of-pocket premiums to rise [49] - Democrats lead the generic ballot by three points, suggesting they are not at the point of a "blue wave" like in Trump's first midterm [130] - Republicans have a 41% favorable rating, while Democrats have a 35% favorable rating [132]

Uh, joining us now, MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin, New York Times DC correspondent covering the Justice Department, Glenn Thrush, and staff writer for The Atlantic, and MSNBC political contributor Mark Lieovich. Glenn, this is your neck of the woods. Was that a surprising turn of events today.Well, it wasn't a surprising turn of events, but you got to wonder what uh what hearing prep looked like for Miss Bondi, who spent most of last week working on that. She certainly wasn't going through briefing b ...

This is what happens when the senator on his way into the hearing tries to disrupt our live shot with you Chris Jensing as he has to attack on the media. Well, listen, I do want to ask you about the way that you were conducting your questions to the attorney general. I I thought with you she actually answered the substance of your questions, but with many of your colleagues, it seemed like she came ready with lines of attack of her own. What do you make of this trend, the tone and tener that we've seen from ...

Government Actions & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration is expanding the use of militarized federal agents in cities, particularly those perceived as opposition, leading to accusations of partisan targeting and potential abuse of power [1] - Multiple lawsuits have been filed by states (Illinois, Oregon, and California) and organizations (journalists in Chicago) challenging the legality of the federal government's deployment of National Guard troops and the actions of federal agents [2][7] - Federal judges have issued rulings blocking or narrowing the Trump administration's efforts to deploy the National Guard, citing concerns about constitutional law and the blurring of lines between civil and military power [2][9][10] Constitutional & Legal Concerns - Concerns are raised about potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the military from patrolling American citizens, and the Insurrection Act, which could be invoked to deploy troops [1][44] - The actions of the Trump administration are seen by some as a potential slide towards autocracy, with the use of military-style force against US citizens and the targeting of political opponents [2][19] - The debate centers on whether the use of federal force is uniform across the country or politically motivated, raising questions about equal treatment under the law [1] Local & National Reactions - Local and state officials in cities like Portland and Chicago argue that local law enforcement can effectively handle the situation and that the federal presence is not needed [5][7] - Residents and protesters express concerns about the escalation tactics used by federal agents, including tear gas and smoke bombs, and the distortion of reality in national portrayals of events [13][15] - There is a pushback from Democratic governors and attorneys general who are documenting and challenging the federal government's actions [2] Justice Department & Political Interference - Multiple officials within the Justice Department have resigned or been fired for resisting pressure from the Trump administration to pursue politically motivated cases [3][4] - A prosecutor in Virginia has resisted pressure to bring charges against New York Attorney General Leticia James, citing a lack of probable cause [3] - Concerns are raised about political appointees carrying out Trump's directives rather than fulfilling their oath to follow the facts and the law [4]