Readings with Headlinesindivisiblebc Benton-CountyTuesday, October 21, 2025Action And more news All but 2 Universities Decline a Trump Offer of Preferential Funding – The New York Times CHP vehicle damaged by shrapnel from live-fire demo for ““Sea to Shore — A Review of Amphibious Strength” over I-5 freeway Dominion Voting Systems sold to company run by former Republican election official – ABC News M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment – The New York Times María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize – The New York Times S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat – The New York Times Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error – The New York Times Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths Good trouble Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a new congressional map. They say they’re largely on their own. – POLITICO Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement | PBS News Major airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins – The New York Times Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment – ABC News U.S. Military Kills 6 People in Boat Attack Near Venezuela, Trump Says – The New York Times US court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva – Live Updates – POLITICO U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry – The New York Times Israel says it has received the remains of 4 more deceased hostages as cuts to aid for Gaza loom Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids – ABC News ‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies – POLITICO 1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding Coast Guard official says left “absolute devastation” – CBS News Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs – The Washington Post Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules Cook County judge’s order bars ICE from arresting people at court in Chicago area | AP News Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Stop the White House Epstein Cover-Up; Explain Maxwell Prison Transfer | The Committee on Oversight and Accountability Democrats Trump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups – WSJ US Supreme Court weighs ‘earthquake’ ruling on Voting Rights Act John Bolton is indicted for allegedly keeping and sharing classified information – POLI
