Andrew Wexton

I've looked at all the details of this deal to end the shutdown reached by a small group of Senate Democrats. I've talked to a number of friends on the Hill to see if there's anything I'm missing. Sadly, I am not.

This is a shit deal. It's a betrayal. It's cowardice.

Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.

Not new to this, just true to this. We’re in for some special semis! 👑

#NWSLPlayoffs

BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.

Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

Ruh roh.

Good luck with that ulcer.

That first half was so much fun. (Except for the not scoring.)

Announcers talked over it, and never mentioned it.

HT | 0-0

Everything went the Spirit's way, except the scoreline. Louisville had basically no possession, Emma Sears has fewer than 10 touches, they've created chances and a tight VAR call disallowed a goal. Everything is going well, just need the ball in the back of the net!

YOUR STARTING XI 💛

The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.

One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc

That photo is going to win some awards.

“It’d be a shame if something happened to that nice, shiny company of yours.”

HAPPENING NOW: Judge McConnell is sharply rebuking the Trump administration for what he said was defying his order to make full SNAP payments by Nov. 5. He has ordered USDA to make the *full* payment to states by tomorrow.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.

I interviewed 20 Virginia House candidates over past few months. Always asked: what are you hearing on the doors?

Affordability. Good schools/no vouchers. Chaos/anxiety

No one ever mentioned hearing about trans issues - and that was GOP's dominant issue

Read @katelynburns.com's analysis. Spot on:

BREAKING: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not run for reelection in Congress.

The first woman ever to serve as Speaker of the House, Pelosi’s leadership and dedication to country will be deeply missed.

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

That was the entire point of my taking that picture, and posting it to you. Keep up, man.

Ending the day at the Spanberger party.

Looks like wipe out for Virginia House of Delegates Republicans

Dems on track to get at least 60 seats, if not more

GOP had 66 seats in 2017 before the elections then

Now will be below 40 in second Trump era

Will have full break down tomorrow

Historical perspective on Virginia election results-

Abigail Spanberger is on track to win by the largest margin of any Democratic candidate for Governor since 1961, before the integration-era party realignment.

Democrats will win their largest House of Delegates majority since 1987.

A BIG night.

Jason Miyares was terrible. Good riddance.

Loudoun Strong! 💪

complete wipeout tonight

Loudoun County, in northern Virginia, was the sign of apocalypse twelve months ago for Democrats.

Most of the vote just came in. (AP estimates 79%.)

Spanberger up 26%. (And Jay Jones up 15%.)

Four years ago, McAuliffe won it by just 11% on his way to a 2% loss.

Voting is now underway on Election Day in Virginia

Voters can cast ballots at their specific precinct polling location

Virginia also has same-day registration for those who may need to register

They also should go to their local precinct

Links with more info below

John Lewis: "Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union."