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NFL seeks dismissal of Jon Gruden’s lawsuit after Nevada Supreme Court sends it back to state court

The Nevada Supreme Court returned Jon Gruden’s case to the state’s District Court on Thursday, while the NFL filed two motions seeking the prompt dismissal of the claims against it.

Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2021 after the publication of emails he sent years earlier that included racist, misogynistic, and homophobic language. A month later, he sued the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell, alleging a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” to destroy his career by leaking the emails.

In a motion filed Thursday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL attorneys used aggressive language to counter Gruden’s allegations, stating:
“The Complaint—Jon Gruden’s attempt to wrongly blame the NFL and its Commissioner for the consequences of the racist, misogynistic, and homophobic emails Gruden authored and widely distributed—hinges solely on unsupported allegations that fail as a matter of law or fall far short of stating a claim, and should have been promptly dismissed when the NFL Parties first so moved.”

Previously, the Nevada Supreme Court denied the league’s earlier appeal of its August 11 ruling that Gruden could proceed with his lawsuit and was not required to go through the league’s arbitration process.

The NFL’s attorneys further argued in the motion:
“Gruden does not and cannot dispute that he wrote the emails that led to his resignation. He does not and cannot dispute that he freely sent those emails to multiple parties. He does not and cannot claim that the emails were misleadingly edited or altered in any way, let alone by the NFL Parties, or that the views espoused in them were not in fact expressed by him. Instead, Gruden has concocted a fictional story that attempts to paint himself as the victim of his own conduct.”

The motion to dismiss also invokes Nevada’s anti-SLAPP statute, which protects against lawsuits intended to silence those exercising their First Amendment rights. NFL attorneys emphasized:
“Gruden’s false claims are all premised on quintessential First Amendment activity: the NFL Parties’ alleged communication of unaltered emails authored by Gruden, a public figure, to the national media. And because those claims have no basis in law or fact, the complaint cannot survive under the anti-SLAPP statute.”

In 2022, the NFL appealed to Nevada’s high court after a judge in Las Vegas rejected league bids to dismiss Gruden’s claim outright or to order out-of-court talks through an arbitration process that could be overseen by Goodell. The high court, in a 5-2 ruling, stated that “the arbitration clause in the NFL Constitution is unconscionable and does not apply to Gruden as a former employee.”

Background on Jon Gruden: He was an on-air analyst for ESPN from 2011 to 2018, during the period when the controversial emails were sent. Gruden served as the Raiders’ coach when the team moved to Las Vegas from Oakland, California, in 2020.

He is seeking monetary damages, alleging that the selective disclosure and publication of the emails by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times ruined his career and endorsement contracts.

Gruden’s coaching career includes two stints with the Raiders—first in Oakland from 1998 to 2001, and later in Las Vegas starting in 2018. He also led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for seven years, winning a Super Bowl title in 2003. After his coaching and broadcasting roles, he consulted for the New Orleans Saints in 2023.

Currently, Jon Gruden is a part-owner and consultant for the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football One league.
http://lasvegassun.com//news/2025/oct/23/nfl-seeks-dismissal-of-jon-grudens-lawsuit-after-n/

Republicans divided over Trump’s role in ending shutdown

Republican senators hope that President Trump can step in and help end the 22-day government shutdown by beginning talks with Democrats on enhanced health insurance premiums.

This move would give Democrats confidence about having a path to an eventual deal. Several Republican senators say it would be helpful if Trump were to become more involved in the negotiations to break the current impasse.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5568630-gop-seeks-trump-intervention/

What Trump Told Senate Republicans in Shutdown Strategy Huddle

Republican senators expressed relief after President Donald Trump urged them to remain steadfast in refusing to negotiate with Democrats until they vote to reopen the government, Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) told The Daily Signal.

“The president encouraged us all to remain steadfast, and we cheered when he said that,” Daines said in a phone interview following Republicans’ Tuesday meeting with Trump. “We just need the Democrats to come to their senses and realize that they’ve got to start paying the troops, the FAA controllers, TSA agents, and others who depend on the federal government.”

When asked if Trump indicated that Republicans would need to cave to Democrats’ demands to pass the continuing resolution, Daines responded, “You don’t negotiate when they take the government hostage.”

“There is definitely room to negotiate and to continue to move forward on the appropriation bills,” he added, “but it’s not going to happen until after the shutdown is over.”

Senators spent about an hour with the president in the Oval Office following a Rose Garden lunch on Tuesday. In addition to discussing legislative matters, Trump signed MAGA hats and Bibles, Daines said.

Trump did not discuss the possibility of bypassing Senate filibuster rules— which require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government—commonly referred to as “nuking the filibuster,” according to Daines.

While Republicans did not talk about the potential need for the House to reconvene to pass a longer continuing resolution (CR)—since the current CR only funds the government through November 21—Daines said, “It’s generally agreed that the CR is going to have to be extended past Nov. 21.”

“That’s not enough time,” he explained. “I think there’s pretty solid agreement that it is going to have to be extended because the Democrats have burned virtually a month now in the shutdown from what originally was going to be a seven-week CR.”

“Now we’re just four weeks away from the 21st, so we’re going to have to extend it.”

Daines expects five or six “common sense” Democrats “that are tired of this game being played and the harm it’s creating” to eventually vote to reopen the government. However, he is unsure when such a vote will happen.

“When you think about when the Democrats first shut this down on Oct. 1, there was some talk that it would only last a few days. Well, that was wrong,” he said. “I’m just not seeing a lot of interest in the Democrats in solving this problem at the moment.”

George Caldwell contributed to this report.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/10/21/what-trump-told-senate-republicans-in-shutdown-strategy-huddle/

This is What Most Scares Americans

Are you worried about issues like government corruption?

You’re not alone. A recent survey reveals that many people share your concerns.

Understanding these worries can help us address the challenges facing our communities and work towards greater transparency and accountability.
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Trump tells Zelenskyy he’s reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might

**Trump Signals Hesitation on Selling Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine Amid White House Talks**

*Washington, D.C.* — President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, October 17, 2025, for talks that signaled a shift in U.S. policy regarding the potential sale of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

At the start of their meeting, Zelenskyy proposed a deal in which Ukraine would provide the United States with its advanced drones in exchange for Tomahawk cruise missiles—weaponry Ukrainian officials say is crucial to compelling Russian President Vladimir Putin to seriously engage in peace negotiations.

However, President Trump expressed hesitation about selling the missiles, citing national security concerns. “I have an obligation also to make sure that we’re completely stocked up as a country, because you never know what’s going to happen in war and peace,” Trump said. He added, “We’d much rather have them not need Tomahawks. We’d much rather have the war be over to be honest.”

Following the meeting, Trump called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Ukraine and Russia. In a Truth Social post, he stated, “Enough blood has been shed, with property lines being defined by War and Guts. They should stop where they are. Let both claim Victory, let History decide!”

Zelenskyy echoed the call for a ceasefire and negotiations but carefully refrained from fully embracing an immediate end to the war. “The president is right we have to stop where we are, and then to speak,” Zelenskyy told reporters.

The two leaders, along with Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and other aides, held a discussion that extended over two hours during a lunch in the White House Cabinet Room—far longer than initially planned.

Zelenskyy congratulated Trump on securing last week’s ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, noting that Trump now has significant momentum to help end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “President Trump now has a big chance to finish this war,” Zelenskyy said.

Recent days saw a fluctuating stance from Trump regarding the provision of Tomahawk missiles. While he initially appeared open to supplying Ukraine with the missiles, following his Thursday phone call with Putin, Trump started downplaying the likelihood of their delivery.

During the call, Putin warned that supplying Kyiv with Tomahawks “won’t change the situation on the battlefield, but would cause substantial damage to the relationship between our countries,” according to Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser.

The Tomahawk missiles, which have a range of about 995 miles (1,600 kilometers), would enable Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory targeting military sites, energy infrastructure, and other key assets. Ukrainian officials see the missiles as a critical lever to pressure Putin toward peace talks.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented that discussions about the Tomahawks have already had a positive effect by pushing Russia toward negotiations. “The conclusion is that we need to continue with strong steps. Strength can truly create momentum for peace,” Sybiha said on the social media platform X.

This latest White House meeting marks the fourth face-to-face encounter between Trump and Zelenskyy since the former Republican president returned to office in January, and their second meeting in less than a month.

Following his call with Putin, Trump announced plans to meet the Russian president soon in Budapest, Hungary, to further discuss ways to end the war. The two leaders also agreed that their senior aides, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, would convene next week at an unspecified location.

When asked whether Zelenskyy would participate in the proposed Hungary talks, Trump responded that it was “to be determined,” suggesting that a separate, “double meeting” involving both leaders might be the most feasible path to productive negotiations.

“These two leaders do not like each other, and we want to make it comfortable for everybody,” Trump said.

Prior to his recent calls, Trump showed growing frustration with Putin. Last month, he shifted his stance by stating he believes Ukraine could reclaim all its territory lost to Russia—a significant change from his earlier position urging Kyiv to make concessions for peace.

Since launching his 2024 campaign, Trump has promised to end the war swiftly. His peace initiative appeared to gain traction following summits with Putin in Alaska and subsequent meetings with Zelenskyy and European allies in Washington last August. At the time, Trump was confident he was paving the way for direct talks between the two leaders.

However, Putin has yet to express willingness to meet Zelenskyy, and Russia has intensified its military assault on Ukraine in recent weeks.

When asked if he felt Putin may be stringing him along, Trump acknowledged the possibility but expressed confidence in handling the Russian leader. “I’ve been played all my life by the best of them, and I came out pretty well,” he said. “I think I’m pretty good at this stuff.”

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**About the Photographs**

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles listen before a lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington. —AP Photo/Alex Brandon

President Donald Trump greets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday in Washington. —AP Photo/Alex Brandon

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Republicans Rush to End Shutdown, but Democrats Aren’t Playing Ball – Liberty Nation News

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) made Democrats an offer he thought they couldn’t refuse on Thursday, October 16, to end the government shutdown. But as it turns out, they could – and did – refuse it.

In another bill, Republicans offered payment for troops and other federal workers, but Democrats said it was full of “poison pills.” Now Thune says the White House seems willing to roll back some of the steps it took during the shutdown, so long as Democrats agree to reopen the government. But will they?

### An Obamacare Shutdown

Read any left-wing news outlet, and it will tell you the shutdown is all about Obamacare. If Republicans and President Donald Trump would just agree to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year, then Democrats would agree to pass funding to reopen the government.

Is it true? Maybe – but there have been other demands as well, so perhaps not. Still, Sen. Thune decided to dangle that carrot Thursday morning, saying that once the shutdown is over, he’ll call a vote on a bill to extend the ACA subsidies. He just needs another five to side with the GOP and those already backing the stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through November 21.

How’s that for an offer Democrats can’t refuse? Not a very good one, apparently.

“I trust no Republican’s word as long as Donald Trump is saying he refuses to extend health care tax subsidies,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) told reporters. “As much as I respect Leader Thune, he can’t vouch for the House or the White House.”

And, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stands his ground on not passing a new resolution and as the president sticks to his position on the issue, that seems to be a sticking point for many Democrats.

“When the shutdown was just starting, we requested that,” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) told MSNBC on Thursday. “That’s been almost three weeks ago, and they wouldn’t do it, wouldn’t do it, wouldn’t do it. And now he has moved but everybody else has moved, too.”

So much for that carrot.

### White House Flexibility, Senate Stiffness

Sen. Thune also vaguely suggested on Thursday that the president might be willing to roll back some of his administration’s actions during the shutdown. When asked what, specifically, he thought the president might be willing to walk back, Thune admitted he didn’t know – but he did say some furloughed or unpaid federal workers could get their jobs back.

In the House, however, some Democrats now demand the administration undo the entire mass firing as a condition to ending the shutdown – an ask that will almost certainly be rejected as simply too much.

Also too much, apparently, was the GOP bill, already passed by the House, to keep the military funded through the shutdown. As Sen. Blumenthal put it, “I will vote yes on a military appropriations bill to pay our men and women in uniform, but if it has all of the House poison pills, no.”

The House-approved bill would fund the military through the shutdown, but it also ends assistance to Ukraine, reduces vaccine requirements, and limits service members’ access to abortions. To the left, those are poison pills, one and all – and the vote failed 50-44 on Thursday, with three Democrats joining most (but not all) Republicans on the “aye” side.

### The Impasse and Its Consequences

As the shutdown wears on, Republicans seem more inclined to offer – or, at least, dangle as bait – concessions to the left. But Democrats seem to be sticking to that all-or-nothing position.

And as America waits to see who wins this nationwide game of congressional chicken, the list of consequences grows.

Should the shutdown extend into November, for example, the US Department of Agriculture has announced it will cease funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), long known as Food Stamps to many.

How long until one side buckles – and what price will Americans have to pay for it?
https://www.libertynation.com/republicans-rush-to-end-shutdown-but-democrats-arent-playing-ball/

Pennsylvania’s higher ed board aims to freeze tuition for 2026-27

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), which includes HBCU Cheyney University in Delaware County, is making significant strides in maintaining affordable education and boosting enrollment.

The Board of Governors for PASSHE has unanimously approved a request for a 5% increase in its 2026–27 state appropriation. This increase aims to freeze undergraduate in-state tuition. As the state budget remains unresolved, the request is based on the 2024-25 enacted appropriation. This announcement was made during the board’s quarterly meeting on Thursday.

In July, the board approved a $278 annual tuition increase for the 2025-26 academic year, raising tuition to $7,994 per year. This marked the end of a seven-year freeze in tuition rates that lasted from 2015 to 2025.

PASSHE includes several universities across the state:
– HBCU Cheyney University
– East Stroudsburg University
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania
– Kutztown University
– Millersville University
– Shippensburg University
– Slippery Rock University
– West Chester University
– Pennsylvania Western University (California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses)
– Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses)

State System Chair Cynthia Shapira emphasized the importance of the appropriation request during the meeting. “What this appropriations request does is maintain our consistent and firm commitment to hold tuition flat,” she said. “This reflects our mission and brand as a system that provides high-quality four-year education at a cost significantly lower than the published tuition rates of any other four-year institution in the Commonwealth.”

Shapira also noted, “That mission is what really drives this request. We understand that it is a request and it still has to go through the political process, but we will continue to advocate for its approval.”

The announcement comes as PASSHE reports positive enrollment trends for the first time in over a decade. Fall enrollment increased to 83,000 students, a 0.6% rise systemwide. Additionally, seven of the ten universities experienced enrollment growth.

Leading the system in enrollment gains was Cheyney University, with a 37.9% increase—the highest total enrollment since 2014. East Stroudsburg University saw a 4.4% rise, while Slippery Rock and Shippensburg universities reported increases of 2.75% and 2.6%, respectively. Millersville and West Chester universities recorded gains of 1.3% and 1.2%.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania maintained steady overall enrollment but achieved more than an 8% increase in new student enrollment. Transfers from Pennsylvania community colleges grew by 14.3%, reflecting a strong pipeline of students moving into the system.

PASSHE also achieved a record-high retention rate of 81%, the highest since tracking began in 2004. With nearly 89% of students coming from within Pennsylvania, PASSHE remains the state’s leading producer of bachelor’s degrees.

State System Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino praised the faculty and staff for their dedication, saying, “These gains show that our faculty and staff are committed to helping students succeed. We are focused on providing high-quality affordable education that prepares students for real opportunities after graduation.”

He added, “Pennsylvania needs more skilled workers in health care, STEM, business, and education, and our universities are helping meet that demand. Our graduates are making a difference in communities and contributing to the strength of the state’s economy.”

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DHS to charge migrants granted humanitarian parole $1K fee

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday the implementation of a new $1,000 immigration fee for migrants paroled into the United States.

According to a statement from the department’s public affairs office, the goal of this fee is to “institute accountability and prevent rampant fraud of the parole system.”

In addition to enhancing accountability, the fee is intended to improve oversight of the parole process, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that the system is protected from abuse.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5559567-homeland-security-migrant-parole-fee/

Fmr Nat’l Security Advisor John Bolton indicted on 18 counts, accused of mishandling and sharing classified docs

OAN Staff Blake Wolf, Brooke Mallory and Sophia Flores UPDATE: 2: 05 PM Thursday, October 16, 2025: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts of illegally hoarding or sending sensitive national security information by a federal grand jury. The indictment in a Greenbelt, Maryland federal court, alleges that Bolton knowingly transmitted materials related to foreign policy matters after President Trump fired Bolton from the White House in 2019. These sensitive national security documents were shared through a personal email. If found guilty, Bolton faces up to 10 years behind bars on each count of the indictment. 12: 56 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected to face a federal indictment after being accused of mishandling and transmitting classified government documents using his private AOL email account. While he has not been formally charged, multiple sources suggest that a grand jury in Maryland is expected to issue an indictment soon. The development follows FBI raids on Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, D. C., office, where agents seized documents labeled “classified,” “confidential,” and “secret” including materials related to weapons of mass destruction and strategic communications. The indictment is anticipated to detail Bolton’s mishandling of classified information during his time as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, stemming from Trump’s first administration. Bolton allegedly used his personal AOL email account to share and store classified information through daily notes and summaries of his White House activities from 2018 to 2019. These documents reportedly contained sensitive national security details, prompting federal authorities to raid his Bethesda, Maryland, home in August 2025 seeking the “highly sensitive national security” information. The indictment is expected to hit as soon as Wednesday or Thursday. One Justice Department official told the New York Post that the case against Bolton is “airtight.” During the recent raid, FBI agents were able to remove a white binder from Bolton’s home labeled “statement and reflections to allied strikes,” which included folders labeled “Trump I-IV.” The FBI was also able to remove four boxes labeled “printed daily activities,” in addition to “two iPhones, four computers and hard drives, and two USB drives,” according to a Department of Justice filing. The probe into Bolton’s alleged mishandling of classified documents was first introduced in 2020 through a “very specific intelligence capacity,” which exposed Bolton’s decision to allegedly transfer classified documents to his home before Trump fired him in 2019. However, the probe was ultimately dismissed under the prior Biden administration due to “political reasons,” officials at the time stated, although it has since been reopened under FBI Director Kash Patel. Bolton has been a vocal critic of President Trump’s foreign policy following his departure from the administration. Bolton’s tenure under Trump was also marked by significant policy disagreements, particularly regarding approaches to Iran, North Korea, and Afghanistan. These differences led to Bolton’s dismissal in September 2019 with Trump citing “strong disagreements” over foreign policy as the primary reason. His conduct has also attracted bipartisan scrutiny for aggressive tactics, hawkish policies, and potential legal infractions, spanning his tenures in the Bush and Trump administrations, his published works, and current investigations. Notably, as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control, Bolton pressured intelligence analysts to exaggerate evidence of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) to justify the U. S. invasion. He targeted analysts like Christian Westerman, who disputed the claims. Stay informed! Receive breaking news alerts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. What do YOU think? Click here to jump to the comments! Sponsored Content Below Share this post!.
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Florida House rolls out sweeping slate of property tax proposals for 2026 ballot

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After months of waiting and several committee meetings, the Florida House is set to offer a slate of ideas for sweeping property tax reform in the next legislative session. The proposed constitutional amendments could significantly reshape how homeowners pay property taxes and how local governments fund essential services.

In a memo released Thursday, House Speaker Danny Perez criticized the Republican plans, labeling them politically motivated and potentially harmful to local communities.

Representative Driskell, speaking earlier this month, echoed these concerns. “The harm that these proposals would cause would not outweigh any potential benefits,” she said. She questioned the practical impact of the reforms, asking, “What firehouse would [Governor DeSantis] close in Tampa? What police station would he close in Orlando? What garbage collection would he stop in South Florida?”

Driskell warned that the proposals could leave small, rural counties struggling to fund basic services. “We’d basically be putting them in a situation where they would be living in a welfare state,” she said. “They would be funded by larger counties.”

Democrats argue that genuine affordability relief should focus on property insurance, healthcare, and overall living costs—not just property taxes. Driskell added, “This all seems to be a distraction. We need to focus on real solutions.”

### What’s Next

The House’s property tax reform proposals will be assigned to committees in the coming weeks, with debates expected to begin early in the 2026 session.
https://www.wptv.com/news/state/florida-house-rolls-out-sweeping-slate-of-property-tax-proposals-for-2026-ballot