[Tuesday, November 11] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare November 11, 2025

Executive Summary

• The 41-day government shutdown ends with a Senate deal, sparking fierce Democratic infighting as Sen. Fetterman calls the outcome a “failure” and Gov. Newsom deems it a “betrayal.”
• President Trump pardons 77 individuals linked to “election lawfare” and petitions the Supreme Court to overturn the E. Jean Carroll verdict.
• Extreme violence erupts at UC Berkeley during a TPUSA event, with reports of “Antifa” blocking exits and a protester charged with assault.
• The State Department will allow visa denials based on health issues, including obesity.
• International tensions rise as Iran is accused of arming West Bank proxies.

1. Federal Government Shutdown and Political Fallout

1.1. Legislative Resolution and Process

After a contentious 41-day stalemate, the U.S. Senate has approved a bipartisan agreement to end the federal government shutdown [1]. The bill, which one source hailed as the end of “Our Long National Nightmare,” has now been transmitted to the House of Representatives for final consideration [2]. In a move to expedite the process, Speaker Mike Johnson has recalled the House for an urgent vote, expressing a clear desire to reopen the government as soon as possible [3]. However, the measure’s passage is not guaranteed. Final approval faces a significant political challenge, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is reportedly organizing his caucus and actively urging Democrats to vote ‘No’ on the Senate’s compromise deal [3]. Throughout the impasse, some conservative media outlets have consistently framed the political standoff as the “Schumer Shutdown,” placing direct responsibility on the Senate Minority Leader [4].

References: [1] Senate ends 41-day government shutdown stalemate, sends bipartisan deal to House, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/senate-ends-41-day-government-shutdown-stalemate-sends-bipartisan-deal-house
[2] ‘Our Long National Nightmare is Finally Coming to an End’: Speaker Johnson Says House to Vote on Senate Deal to Reopen Government ASAP, https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/10/our-long-national-nightmare-is-finally-coming-to-an-end-speaker-johnson-says-house-to-vote-on-senate-deal-to-reopen-government-asap/
[3] Mike Johnson summons House back to DC to end shutdown as Hakeem Jeffries urges Dems to vote ‘No’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/us-news/johnson-summons-house-back-to-dc-to-end-shutdown-as-jeffries-tells-dems-to-vote-no/
[4] It’s Done: Senate Finally Moves to End the Schumer Shutdown, Bill Now Goes to the House, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/11/10/its-done-senate-advances-deal-to-reopen-the-government-n2666241

1.2. Political Fallout and Partisan Reactions

The conclusion of the shutdown has ignited significant and public infighting within the Democratic party. Senator John Fetterman has emerged as a vocal internal critic, publicly labeling the entire episode a “failure” and going so far as to offer an apology to those negatively impacted by the shutdown [1]. In separate, remarkably candid remarks assessing the state of his party, Fetterman also stated that “‘No one really knows’ who’s running the Democratic Party” [2]. His frustration was amplified by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who delivered a scathing indictment of the party’s strategy, condemning the outcome as “pathetic… capitulation and a betrayal” [3]. This internal dissent has reportedly escalated to include calls from some Democrats for Senator Chuck Schumer to resign from his leadership post [4]. The perception of a Democratic capitulation has also drawn sharp criticism from outside the political sphere, with media commentator Jon Stewart reportedly describing the outcome as a “world-class collapse” [5].

References: [1] ‘This Was a Failure’: Sen. John Fetterman Apologizes to Those Hurt by Democrat Government Shutdown, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/10/this-was-a-failure-sen-john-fetterman-apologizes-to-those-hurt-by-democrat-shutdown/
[2] ‘No one really knows’ who’s running Democratic Party: Sen. John Fetterman, https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/us-news/no-one-really-knows-whos-running-democratic-party-sen-john-fetterman/
[3] Gavin Newsom Shames Democrats Who Caved in Shutdown Battle: ‘Pathetic… Capitulation and a Betrayal’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/11/gavin-newsom-shames-democrats-who-caved-in-shutdown-battle-pathetic-capitulation-and-a-betrayal/
[4] Democrats Call on Schumer to Resign Leadership Post, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/11/10/democrats-call-on-schumer-to-resign-leadership-post-for-shutdown-failures/?utm_source=TDS_Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=democrats-call-on-schumer-to-resign-leadership-post-for-shutdown-failures&_bhlid=786303267363e730c73e2bfe06cbd5285805a7c4
[5] Jon Stewart Rips Into Democrats For Caving On Government Shutdown: “World-Class Collapse”, https://deadline.com/2025/11/jon-stewart-democrats-caving-government-shutdown-1236613635/

2. Executive Actions and Judicial Affairs

2.1. Presidential Actions and High-Profile Legal Cases

President Trump has exercised his pardon power, granting clemency to 77 individuals. One detailed report characterizes the pardoned group as “Citizens Targeted By Dems In Election Lawfare,” stating that the legal challenges against electors and their associates had “uprooted” their lives and that the pardons “seek to end the injustice” [1]. Separately, the President’s legal team has escalated another high-profile case, formally asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and overturn the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case [2]. In another development from the executive branch, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have reportedly released new information pertaining to the Clinton family’s foundation. The release was dubbed the “‘Clinton Corruption Files’” by one news outlet, which claimed the information constituted “new evidence,” although the headlines do not specify the content of the files [3].

References: [1] Trump Pardons 77 Citizens Targeted By Dems In Election Lawfare – The electors and those working with them on behalf of Trump have had their lives and livelihoods uprooted due to the Democrats’ lawfare. The president’s pardons seek to end the injustice., https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/10/trump-pardons-77-citizens-targeted-by-democrats-in-2020-election-lawfare/
[2] Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll case verdict, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-asks-supreme-court-overturn-e-jean-carroll-case-verdict
[3] ‘Clinton Corruption Files’: Bondi, Patel unleash new evidence about former first family foundation, https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/clinton-corruption-files-bondi-patel-unleash-new-evidence-about

2.2. The Judiciary and Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is the target of direct political attacks from congressional leadership. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a forceful public condemnation of the nation’s highest court, accusing it of being “‘Corrupt’” and of operating “‘Above the Law’” [1]. In judicial business, the Court has opted not to intervene in a contentious social issue, rejecting an appeal from a Kentucky clerk involved in a past legal battle over the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses. By declining to take up the case, the Court leaves the lower court rulings undisturbed and avoids a new pronouncement on the matter [2].

References: [1] Jeffries: SCOTUS Is ‘Corrupt,’ Operating ‘Above the Law’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/11/jeffries-scotus-is-corrupt-they-are-operating-above-the-law/
[2] SCOTUS Won’t Touch Same-Sex Marriage, Rejects Appeal From Kentucky Clerk, https://www.dailywire.com/news/scotus-wont-touch-same-sex-marriage-rejects-appeal-from-kentucky-clerk

3. National Security and Foreign Policy

3.1. Immigration, Border Enforcement, and Crime

An unverified but alarming report circulating on social media alleges that street gangs in Chicago are actively instructing their members to attack ICE agents and other federal officials involved in immigration enforcement, indicating a direct threat to law enforcement safety in that city [1]. On the policy front, the State Department has authorized its consular officers to deny immigrant visas based on specific health conditions, with obesity being explicitly cited as a possible disqualifying factor for entry into the U.S. [2]. Meanwhile, federal enforcement actions are yielding high-profile arrests. ICE officials have taken into custody a Moldovan illegal immigrant who had been convicted in her home country for torturing and “tossing a victim to their death from a ninth-floor window,” but who had fled justice and was later allowed into the U.S. [3]. Separately, a different report notes that an official named Greg Bovino is “leading Border Patrol into new battle in Charlotte,” but provides no details on the nature or objective of this operation [4].

References: [1] Street gangs in Chicago are now ordering their members to attack ICE and other federal officials conducting immigration enforcement operations., https://x.com/america/status/1988307474030752180?t=_xfhj8AC-d39-4xRNDJ2-g&s=19
[2] State Department to allow denial of immigrant visas to those with health issues, including obesity, https://nypost.com/2025/11/10/us-news/state-department-to-allow-denial-of-immigrant-visas-to-those-with-health-issues-including-obesity?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social
[3] ICE arrests Moldovan illegal immigrant and convicted killer who tortured, threw victim out ninth-floor window, https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-arrests-moldovan-illegal-immigrant-convicted-killer-who-tortured-threw-victim-out-ninth-floor-window
[4] Greg Bovino leading Border Patrol into new battle in Charlotte, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3882994/border-patrol-agents-in-chicago-heading-to-charlotte/

3.2. International Relations and Geopolitics

Several international security and diplomatic situations are escalating. A new security report alleges that Iran is covertly smuggling advanced weaponry to a growing “terrorist proxy network” operating within the West Bank, signaling a potential for wider regional conflict [1]. In Eastern Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reappeared after a two-week public absence to accuse the United Kingdom and the Baltic nations of deliberately trying to provoke a direct military conflict between Russia and NATO [2]. There has been a significant diplomatic shift in South America, where Bolivia has fully restored diplomatic ties with the United States. The move, which ends a 20-year suspension under “Socialist Rule,” was made on the first day in office of new President Rodrigo Paz [3]. It should be noted that the name Rodrigo Paz is not on the provided list of current world leaders. In Europe, Germany is reportedly now telling Syrian refugees that the war in their country is over and that it is “Time for Y’all to Leave” [4]. Finally, a dire ecological report raises an alarm over a critical water crisis in Iran, suggesting the capital city of Tehran is facing potential evacuation as its water supplies approach “Zero” and the city itself sinks [5].

References: [1] Iran Smuggling Advanced Weaponry to Growing Terrorist Proxy Network in West Bank, https://freebeacon.com/israel/iran-smuggling-advanced-weaponry-to-growing-terrorist-proxy-network-in-west-bank/
[2] Lavrov Reappears After Two-Week Absence, Accuses Britain and Baltics of Provoking War Between Russia and NATO, https://www.kyivpost.com/post/64058
[3] Bolivia Restores Ties with U.S. on President Rodrigo Paz’s First Day in Office After 20 Years of Socialist Rule, https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2025/11/10/bolivia-restores-ties-with-u-s-on-president-rodrigo-pazs-first-day-in-office-after-20-years-of-socialist-rule/
[4] Triggered: Germany Notices Syrian War Is Over, Tells Syrian Refugees ‘Time for Y’all to Leave’, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/11/10/triggered-germany-notices-syrian-war-is-over-tells-syrian-refugees-time-for-yall-to-leave-n3808752
[5] The End Is Near. Tehran Faces Evacuation As Water Supplies Reach Zero and the City Sinks Into the Desert, https://redstate.com/streiff/2025/11/10/the-end-is-near-tehran-faces-evacuation-as-water-supplies-reach-zero-and-the-city-sinks-into-the-desert-n2196051

4. Domestic Policy and Social Issues

4.1. Economic Conditions and Social Welfare Policy

Domestic economic issues remain a central focus, with particular attention on social welfare programs and consumer costs. A case currently before the Supreme Court is weighing the potential “Return of Full SNAP Benefits,” a decision that could have widespread implications for federal assistance programs [1]. The specifics of the legal arguments are not detailed in the headlines, but the policy itself is a subject of debate, with another headline questioning if SNAP is effectively the “USAID of Domestic Programs” [2]. This legal battle over benefits occurs against a backdrop of tangible economic anxiety, reflected in reports of people “Lining Up For Gas In California” [3] and in social media discussions where concerned citizens are sharing and comparing rapidly increasing prices for local groceries [4].

References: [1] Supreme Court Weighs Return of Full SNAP Benefits, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/government-shutdown-food-aid/2025/11/11/id/1234028/
[2] Is SNAP the USAID of Domestic Programs?, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/11/10/is-snap-the-usaid-of-domestic-programs-n3808728
[3] Lining Up For Gas In California, https://issuesinsights.com/2025/11/10/lining-up-for-gas-in-california/
[4] What’s your local grocery prices?, /r/Conservative/comments/1otuhjx/whats_your_local_grocery_prices/

4.2. Veterans Affairs and Commemorations

Today, on Veterans Day 2025, political debate is intersecting with national commemoration. A report indicates that the organization “Giffords” is using the occasion to push for more gun control measures specifically aimed at military veterans [1]. The headlines do not clarify whether “Giffords” refers to the prominent advocacy group or its namesake founder. This policy-focused announcement stands in stark contrast to the general tone of the day, with other sources publishing messages paying tribute to veterans and reflecting on the cost of freedom, noting that “Freedom is Never Free” [2].

References: [1] Veterans Day 2025: Giffords Pushes More Gun Control for Veterans, https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2025/11/11/veterans-day-2025-giffords-pushes-more-gun-control-veterans/
[2] Veterans Day: Freedom is Never Free, https://johnkassnews.com/freedom-is-never-free/

5. Campus Unrest and Media Commentary

5.1. Campus Unrest and Higher Education Debates

The finale of a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) tour at UC Berkeley devolved into significant violence, with multiple outlets reporting a “bloody brawl” and “absolute mayhem” as agitators clashed with event attendees [1, 2]. One source identifies the protesters as “Antifa” and reports that they physically blocked exits to the venue while chanting, “F*** You, Fascists” [3]. Following the riots, law enforcement charged a protester whose first name is ‘Jihad’ with assault and robbery [4]. This violent incident is being framed within a broader context of intense criticism of American higher education. One report alleges that a U.S.-based educational body is actively “Accrediting CCP Bureaucrats,” raising alarms about foreign influence in academia [5]. Other analyses point to problems within the institutions themselves, including a report on “Activist Hiring Programs” at Ohio State University [6] and outrage over a study on rampant grade inflation at Harvard, which a Federalist writer argues reveals a deep “Rot In Higher Ed” [7].

References: [1] Bloody brawl breaks out as agitators protest TPUSA event at UC Berkeley in California, https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/us-news/bloody-brawl-breaks-out-as-agitators-protest-tpusa-event-at-uc-berkeley-in-california/
[2] Absolute Mayhem Broke Out During TPUSA Event at UC Berkeley, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/11/11/absolute-mayhem-broke-out-during-tpusa-event-at-uc-berkeley-n2666248
[3] Antifa Blocks Exits at Berkeley TPUSA Event: ‘F*** You, Fascists’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/11/antifa-blocks-exits-at-berkeley-tpusa-event-f-you-fascists/
[4] Protester named ‘Jihad’ charged with assault and robbery after brawl at Berkeley Turning Point USA rally, https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/us-news/protester-named-jihad-charged-with-assault-and-robbery-after-brawl-at-berkeley-turning-point-usa-rally/
[5] Meet the American Educational Organization Accrediting CCP Bureaucrats, https://freebeacon.com/campus/meet-the-american-educational-organization-accrediting-ccp-bureaucrats/
[6] Ohio State’s Activist Hiring Program, https://www.city-journal.org/article/ohio-state-university-dei-hiring-professors?skip=1
[7] Outrage At Harvard Grade Inflation Report Shows Rot In Higher Ed, https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/10/outrage-at-harvard-grade-inflation-report-reveals-the-rot-in-higher-education/

5.2. Ideological Commentary and Media Criticism

The current media landscape features sharp ideological commentary and critiques of journalistic integrity. Analyst Victor Davis Hanson addresses internal conservative tensions in a piece on “Tucker, Trump, and the Fracturing Right” [1]. Another article delves into the complex intellectual history of “Right-Wing Antisemitism, the New Right, and the Buckley Blend” of conservatism [2]. President Trump also weighed in on public commentary, pushing back against remarks from former First Lady Michelle Obama that were critical of the East Wing renovation completed during his term. The report notes he called the pre-renovation ‘old arrangement’ “a disaster” [3]. In media criticism, an opinion piece questions whether the new MSNBC channel, MSNOW, may have used actors in a launch ad to misrepresent its on-air talent’s diversity [4]. Concurrently, another outlet accuses the Associated Press of a failed “narco-propaganda” campaign, though the report lacks specific details [5].

References: [1] Victor Davis Hanson on Tucker, Trump, and the Fracturing Right, https://www.thefp.com/p/victor-davis-hanson-on-tucker-trump
[2] Right-Wing Antisemitism, the New Right, and the Buckley Blend, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/11/09/right-wing_antisemitism_new_right_and_buckley_blend_153506.html
[3] Trump pushes back after Michelle Obama knocks East Wing renovation, calling old arrangement ‘a disaster’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-pushes-back-after-michelle-obama-knocks-east-wing-renovation-calling-old-arrangement-a-disaster
[4] Too MSNBC To Check: MSNOW Launch Ad Uses Actors to Highlight White Hosts?, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/11/11/too-msnbc-to-check-msnow-ad-uses-black-actors-to-highlight-white-hosts-n3808780
[5] The AP’s Attempt at Narco-Propaganda Goes Terribly Wrong, https://pjmedia.com/sarah-anderson/2025/11/10/the-aps-attempts-at-narco-propaganda-goes-terribly-wrong-n4945835

6. State and Local Political Developments

Key developments are unfolding at the state and local level. In a major judicial action, a Utah judge has rejected a “GOP redistricting map” and has taken the unusual step of creating a new congressional district that is favorable to Democrats [1]. In New York, headlines are centered on a political figure identified only as “Mamdani,” whose first name and official title are not provided. This individual has reportedly chosen the “architect” of a $1.1 billion plan to replace police officers with social workers [2]. A related investigative report alleges that a nonprofit group with ties to Linda Sarsour, who is described as an “Antisemitic Mamdani Ally,” has received millions of dollars in public funds from both New York City and New York State [3]. In Tennessee, Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn is campaigning on a promise to aid the working class, a platform one report contrasts with a past “record of hiking taxes” [4]. In California, Christine Pelosi, identified as the daughter of Representative Nancy Pelosi, has announced she will run for the California State Senate [5]. Finally, in New York, a separate headline points to a “COVID Failure” linked to a “New Alliance” that is said to be “haunting Hochul,” but the report lacks sufficient context to identify the specific individuals or details of the issue [6].

References: [1] Utah judge rejects GOP redistricting map, creates Democratic district, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/red-state-judge-chooses-new-congressional-map-fight-could-reshape-house-control
[2] Mamdani taps ‘architect’ of $1.1B plan to replace cops with social workers, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mamdanis-top-incoming-aide-chief-architect-radical-proposal-overhauling-nypd
[3] Nonprofit Tied to Antisemitic Mamdani Ally Linda Sarsour Received Millions in Public Funds From New York City and State, Records Show, https://freebeacon.com/america/nonprofit-tied-to-anti-semitic-mamdani-ally-linda-sarsour-received-millions-in-public-funds-from-new-york-city-and-state-records-show/
[4] Tennessee Democratic Candidate Aftyn Behn Promises to Aid Working-Class Despite Record of hiking Taxes, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-house-hopeful-vows-help-working-class-despite-record-hiking-taxes
[5] Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s daughter (D-CA), Christine Pelosi, announces she is running to be a California State Senator., https://x.com/RedWave_Press/status/1987921719873433931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1987921719873433931%7Ctwgr%5Eda14c1ed9ed8bfca8cba66e9bd6dd6bda972fcd8%7Ctwcon%5Es1_
[6] New Alliance, Old Scandal: The COVID Failure Haunting Hochul, https://amgreatness.com/2025/11/11/new-alliance-old-scandal-the-covid-failure-haunting-hochul/

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