EVENING REPORT EVENING REPORT Thursday, October 30 Sign up © AP DOGE staffer set to replace admiral leading Navy's research office The senior head of a Navy office that helps organize critical research and funding for the service has been replaced by a 33-year-old former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee who previously pressed for thousands of job cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).   Read more here. CATCH UP QUICK Senate GOP, Democrats looking for 'off-ramp' to end shutdown next week   3-star general retiring after reported friction with Hegseth, Caine Senate passes resolution to end Trump's global tariffs; 4 Republicans side with Dems NEWS THIS AFTERNOON © Hill Illustration | Greg Nash | AP Photo Trump's frustration with Putin goes nuclear, dividing Congress   President Trump's decision to restart nuclear weapons testing as a warning to Moscow is being cheered by his Republican allies in Congress, while Democrats fume over what they describe as a dangerous and misguided retaliation.    Read more. Some senators stranded in DC because of government shutdown  Some senators are finding themselves stranded in Washington, D.C., at the end of the Senate workweek because of delays at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport linked to the monthlong government shutdown.   Read more. Judge skeptical of Trump position in fight over SNAP fund  A Boston federal judge indicated Thursday she will require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to tap into a contingency fund to partially cover Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.   Read more. Murkowski votes 'no' on motion to adjourn to protest shutdown  Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Thursday voted against the Senate adjourning for the weekend as the monthlong government shutdown inches toward another week.   Read more. IN OTHER NEWS © AP Pentagon orders 'quick reaction force' of 500 troops per state: Reports  The National Guard is building a "quick reaction force" (QRF) of some 23,500 troops trained in crowd control and civil disturbance that can be ready to deploy to U.S. cities by early next year, according to a leaked memo reported by multiple outlets Wednesday.    Read more. Carville issues rebuke to Kamala Harris: 'No Democrat wants to hear from you'  Democratic strategist James Carville on Thursday slammed former Vice President Kamala Harris for lashing out against party members while promoting her book that discusses life behind the scenes while on the 2024 campaign trail.    Read more. Sherrill holds 8-point lead over Ciattarelli in NJ gov race: Poll   Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) holds an 8-point lead over former GOP Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey gubernatorial race ahead of next Tuesday, according to a poll.    Read more. This group will pay $920 more per month if ObamaCare subsidies expire  With ObamaCare insurance options opening up for enrollment Saturday, one group of Americans could see their monthly premiums increase should tax credits expire at the end of the year.   Read more. 📧 Check out Whole Hog Politics, Chris Stirewalt's newsletter looking at the American political scene. Click here to sign up & get it in your inbox. Stay Engaged Someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up to get your own copy: TheHill.com/Evening. See you next time! Privacy Policy   |   View in Browser   |   Manage Subscriptions Sign Up for Other Newsletters   |   Unsubscribe   400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc.   |   All Rights Reserved