On The Record

Tuesday, October 21st, 2025

Today, a three judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland; Trump has begun demolishing the East Wing of the White House; Judge Ellis in Chicago permits the deposition of Border Patrol Czar Gregory Bovino; the Supreme Court will review a gun law prohibiting drug addicts from access to firearms; Jim Comey has filed his motions to dismiss based on vindictive and selective prosecution and the illegitimate appointment of Lindsay Halligan; a White House official said he thinks the government shutdown will end this week; Lindsay Halligan sent personal Signal chat messages to Anna Bower; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Trump’s ICE Caught DELETING EVIDENCE in BOMBSHELL COURT DOCS?! | Meidas | Allison Gill

“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.” | Lawfare

Stories
US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says | Reuters

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom | The Washington Post

Appeals court backs Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland | POLITICO

Judge permits questioning of top Border Patrol boss in lawsuit over treatment of protesters in Chicago | Chicago Sun Times

Supreme Court will review gun law that was used to convict Hunter Biden | POLITICO

Good Trouble
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From The Good News

Second ‘No Kings’ rally draws hundreds in Gainesville

@nwga_queer_care_closet - Instagram

Trans Benefit: Spooky Shop and Show

Stockton 'No Kings' demonstrators join in national show of defiance of Trump's policies - Stocktonia News

Anchorage ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administration draws large crowd

Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?

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