Kennedy argued that cartel-linked criminals pose a direct threat to American communities, citing recent incidents involving fentanyl trafficking and violent crime. He claimed that the Biden-Harris administration had failed to address the issue adequately and praised President Trump’s decision to deploy additional federal resources to border regions.

The panel discussed recent protests, shutdown tensions, and Trump’s push for new nuclear tests, suggesting that his bold moves are reviving old fears among Democrats and bureaucrats. Dana Perino added that “every time Trump makes a move, it’s like D.C. loses its mind,” while Jeanine Pirro argued that “he’s exposing their worst nightmares.”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rejected Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s request to pause ICE operations over Halloween weekend, calling the appeal “shameful.”

During an October 31, 2025 episode of The Weekly Show podcast, former Vice President Kamala Harris defended President Biden’s fitness for office, saying, “I believe he was fully competent to serve another term”. Her comment visibly shocked host Jon Stewart, who had pressed her on why she lost to Donald Trump in the 2024 election and whether Biden’s leadership had contributed to her defeat.

Kevin McCarthy warned Democrats not to repeat what he called a Republican mistake during past shutdown fights, saying it gained them “nothing” and could backfire politically.

Chris Cuomo used the phrase “What’s happening right now is telling” to highlight how current political and media dynamics reveal deeper truths about American society in 2025.

During a Fox & Friends segment aired on October 31, 2025, co-host Ainsley Earhardt discussed the upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial election and referenced CNN’s Jake Tapper, saying “Even CNN hosts are noticing this” in relation to Gen Z’s growing conservative leanings

In a fiery interview on Fox Business on October 21, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed that Democrats were prolonging the federal government shutdown because they feared backlash from their party’s far-left wing. He said, “This is the first time in history that any party has chosen to shut the government down over a clean continuing resolution. They're playing a game, and it's very simple.” Johnson added that “There’ll be a price to pay” for what he described as political cowardice and obstruction.

At a Turning Point USA event on October 29, 2025, held at the University of Mississippi, Vice President JD Vance called for a significant reduction in legal immigration. Responding to a student’s question, he stated, “We have to get the overall numbers way, way down,” citing concerns about assimilation and national cohesion. He argued that the current volume of immigration—both legal and illegal—was too high for American society to absorb effectively, saying, “You’ve got to allow your own society to cohere a little bit, to build a sense of common identity”

Democrats are facing backlash for allegedly using federal workers and veterans as “leverage” during the ongoing government shutdown, with critics calling it a display of hypocrisy.

Fernando Mateo, co-founder of the United Bodegas of America, resigned in protest after the group’s president endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, calling the move a “betrayal” and triggering what some are calling a “bodega civil war.”

Russia has issued a stark warning to the United States following President Trump's directive to resume nuclear weapons testing, stating it will “act accordingly” and may retaliate with its own tests

President Trump urged Republicans to “play their TRUMP CARD” and eliminate the Senate filibuster, calling for the use of the “nuclear option” to end the government shutdown and pass legislation with a simple majority

Dana Perino said “Listening to that was really infuriating” during a Fox News segment reacting to Democratic leaders’ handling of the government shutdown and border security debate

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent slammed Democratic leaders on Fox News, declaring “They didn’t do squat!” in response to criticism over President Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, revealing tense moments, strategic breakthroughs, and unexpected gestures

Fox News Highlights from October 30th, 2025 featured explosive political commentary, breaking developments in immigration and trade, and satirical jabs from Gutfeld and Watters

An expert on Fox News recently argued that “cutting off paychecks isn’t the way to win hearts,” criticizing the government shutdown strategy and its impact on federal workers

A 23-year-old illegal immigrant has been arrested in Texas after allegedly offering a $10,000 bounty on TikTok to kill ICE officers, sparking national outrage and a federal investigation

Arizona congressional candidate Dr. Zuhdi Jasser claimed that New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is “ideologically more in line with Gaza than NYC,” sparking controversy over foreign policy and urban governance