UNBIASED Politics October 23, 2025: Trump May Seek $230M from DOJ, East Wing Completely Demolished, National Guard Troops Can Be Deployed in Portland After All, CA Voters Vote on Prop 50, and More.
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Oct 23, 2025 Trump may seek $230 million from the DOJ in a bold claim. The Ninth Circuit Court has authorized the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland amid legal complexities. In an unexpected twist, a pardoned January 6 defendant is charged again for threatening Hakeem Jeffries. The East Wing of the White House has been fully demolished for a new ballroom. California voters are weighing in on Prop 50, which could alter redistricting power. Plus, quick updates on student debt relief, recent indictments, and debunking rumors surrounding a NYC mayoral candidate.
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Appellate Stay Lets Guard Deploy To Portland
- The Ninth Circuit allowed federalizing Oregon's National Guard, finding the president likely had Title X authority.
- The court stressed deference to the president's factual judgments when statutory authority applies.
Panels, Facts Drive Different Ninth Circuit Outcomes
- Ninth Circuit criticized the district court for substituting its factual view for the president's and narrowing the timeframe.
- Separate National Guard cases (e.g., LA) may yield different outcomes because panels and facts differ.
Pardoned Jan.6 Defendant Arrested Again
- Jordan recounts Christopher Moynihan's January 6 conduct, conviction, and eventual pardon.
- Moynihan later faces state terroristic threat charges for allegedly threatening Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.