Trump’s Shutdown, Supreme Schemes, and the Coming “No Kings” Roar
The Shutdown Saga Continues
The government shutdown has entered its third week, strangling essential services and leaving nearly 900,000 workers unpaid. Air travel, food programs, and medical research are all in chaos — but the Trump camp calls it “leverage.” Because apparently holding the country hostage is now a negotiation tactic.
Trump’s Plan to “Drain” Democracy
The White House quietly released plans to make the shutdown permanent for dozens of federal programs it labels “Democrat waste.” Translation: they’re trying to kill agencies that help regular Americans while funneling more money to cronies.
SCOTUS Eyes Voting Rights (Again)
The Supreme Court heard Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut what’s left of the Voting Rights Act. If they rule the wrong way, racial gerrymandering will go unchecked and voter suppression will have legal cover.
Foreign Policy or Fascist Flex?
The U.S. has launched six strikes on Venezuelan boats, killing at least 27 people under the guise of “anti-drug operations.” Experts call it a violation of international law and another sign Trump sees global law as optional.
October 18: The People Roar Back
Pro-democracy groups are uniting under the banner “No Kings Day”, with protests planned in every major U.S. city. The message: America doesn’t do monarchs, and we sure as hell won’t start now. Wear a costume and plan on dancing and joy!
Foreign Aid for Friends Only
Trump openly threatened to cut U.S. aid to Argentina if far-right ally Javier Milei loses his reelection. So now taxpayer money comes with a MAGA loyalty test.
Featured Videos and Podcasts
- JD Vance Refuses to Condemn Republican Neo-Nazis
- Protest Safety 101: Tips for Staying Safe at Demonstrations in the US
- Active Measures: The Kremlin Probes America’s Election System
Featured Articles
- Here’s the Truth About Trump’s ‘Peace Plan’ for Gaza
- Mike Johnson Says ICE Hasn’t “Crossed the Line.” The Country Disagrees.
- “Peace Without Teeth”
Featured Events
- October 18th No Kings National Rally
- Third Act Yes on 50 Phonebank with Bill McKibben
- R-Brigade Meet Up
Featured Petitions
- Congress Must Stop Trump’s Politically-Motivated Indictments
- Tell Congress: Investigate Kristi Noem’s Airport Propaganda
- Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s War on Fair Housing
Featured Easy Send Letters
- Stop Trump’s far-right crusade against his political opponents
- Tell Governors: Pass Universal Child Care and Tax Corporations to Pay for It
- Tell Congress: Pass the No Political Enemies Act
- Stand Up to the Crypto Billionaires
- Tell Congress: Protect Our Elections From 2020 Deniers Now
- Tell Congress: Reject a government funding bill that doesn’t address our health crisis or hold the Trump administration accountable.
- Tell Congress: Rein in the Insurrection Act and End Trump’s War on Cities
Featured Resister: Democracy Defenders Network
Organizing the October 18 “No Kings Day” protests, coordinating legal observers, and providing protester safety guides nationwide. Find your city’s rally at ResistanceDirectory.com.
Today’s To-Do List
- Join or host a “No Kings Day” protest on Oct 18. Bring signs, water, and friends.
- Call your representatives and demand they pass a clean spending bill — no partisan riders.
- Amplify independent journalists covering the shutdown and court hearings.
- Educate your circle on the Voting Rights Act — what it protects and what’s at stake.
- Boycott companies funding Trump-aligned PACs (start with MyPillow and Goya Foods).
Final Claw-Out from Resistance Kitty
Trump’s America is starving the people to feed the power. The Supreme Court’s playing referee for voter suppression, and MAGA lawmakers are calling the collapse of democracy a “budget debate.” But we’ve got claws, community, and a cause — and come October 18, we’ll remind them that the only kings in this country are the cats who resist.
Sources
- The Guardian — Oct 15 Updates
- Wikipedia — 2025 U.S. Shutdown
- The Guardian Live — Voting Rights Act Case
- TIME — “No Kings Day” Protests
- Wikipedia — Venezuela Strikes
- The Guardian — Trump Threatens Argentina Aid