Gavin Newsom Sued Over National Guard Deployment Amidst Government Shutdown Standoff

Government Shutdown Standoff

• 📌 The government shutdown has entered its sixth day with no clear end in sight, as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding proposals.
• 💡 Republicans are pushing a clean short-term bill, while Democrats propose a counter-offer that includes extending Obamacare subsidies.
• ⚠️ Democrats have historically supported continuing resolutions but are now opposing the Republican measure, which Congressman Russell Fry suggests is due to an "America last" priority, including funding for illegal immigrant healthcare.

Congressional Budgeting and Priorities

• 🎯 Congressman Fry advocates for returning to regular order and the traditional appropriations process for budgeting.
• 🗣️ He believes that as constituents experience disruptions in government services like VA appointments and passport processing, they will pressure senators to find a resolution.
• 🚀 Fry notes that while some Senate Democrats have supported the Republican continuing resolution, more are needed to pass the measure.

Opposition to President Trump

• 🧠 The primary driver for Democratic opposition is seen as a strong desire to avoid giving President Trump any victories, described as "blind Trump derangement syndrome."
• 💰 Democrats are criticized for funding illegal immigrant healthcare and watering down work requirements for Medicaid recipients, policies that are claimed to be supported by 80% of Americans.

Gavin Newsom's Lawsuit

• ⚖️ California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration over the deployment of National Guard personnel to Oregon, claiming it's about power and not crime.
• 🚫 A federal judge blocked the order, which Newsom stated was using military as political pawns.
• 🚨 Congressman Fry calls Newsom's stance "boneheaded" and notes that Democrats' opposition to making streets safer is a partisan rallying cry.

Attacks on ICE and Federal Agents

• 🚓 The discussion touches on a dangerous encounter in Chicago where an ICE van was rammed, with allegations that local officers were told not to respond.
• 🇺🇸 Congressman Fry introduced legislation condemning attacks on ICE officers and facilities, urging Democrats to support ICE and immigration enforcement.