Bill Freeman October 08, 2025
Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging
As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight. No negotiations, at least publicly, are underway.
apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-federal-workers-pay-health-care-415768faa14b4e54525d5e6d18ac97b4?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
Opinion | What the Shutdown Is Really About
Obamacare premiums could double for millions of Americans if the law isn’t changed. Neera Tanden walks Ezra Klein through the shutdown’s policy stakes.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-neera-tanden.html?unlocked_article_code=1.r08.dfqk.J0oRvTlyUJo3&smid=url-share
How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State
Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-supreme-court-is-dismantling-the-separation-of-church-and-state
Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn win Middle Tenn. U.S. House primary • Tennessee Lookout
Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps will face off for the chance to fill Tennessee Congressional District 7.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/07/republican-van-epps-and-democrat-behn-win-middle-tenn-u-s-house-primary
Van Epps, Behn win primaries for Tennessee special election - Nashville Banner
Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election with national implications after winning their primaries.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/10/07/matt-van-epps-aftyn-behn-special-election
No Kings, Sweetwater, TN - Hwy 68 and I-75 overpass - exit # 60 · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us. _A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events._
www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/850573
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