Up First from NPR State Of The Shutdown, SCOTUS Tariff Arguments, Chicago ICE Ruling
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Nov 6, 2025 
Sam Greenglass, an NPR congressional reporter, dives into Trump's push to eliminate the filibuster amid a government shutdown, revealing Senate dynamics post-election. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR's White House correspondent, discusses the Supreme Court’s scrutiny of Trump's tariff powers, raising questions on constitutional limits. John Seidel, from Chicago Public Media, highlights local courtroom battles over immigration enforcement, including a ruling for better conditions in detention centers. Each guest lays out critical implications for governance and law enforcement.
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Shutdown Shifted Political Leverage
- The government shutdown clearly hurt Republicans at the ballot box and strengthened Democrats' resolve.
- Negotiations may hinge on whether Democrats insist on ironclad extensions of Obamacare subsidies.
Filibuster Reluctance Limits Options
- Republicans resist eliminating the filibuster because they fear losing leverage when in the minority.
- Short-term bipartisan talks are exploring temporary funding plus limited appropriations votes to reopen government.
Court Questions Presidential Tariff Power
- The Supreme Court heard whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act lets a president impose tariffs.
- Justices across the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism about broad presidential tariff power under IEPA.