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8 Dems Back Shutdown Deal, Face Backlash; Trump Worker Threats, Pardons Allies, Lenny Wilkens Dies

2025-11-11 Entertainment
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Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
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Government Shutdown Ends as Eight Democrats Face Backlash; Trump Pardons Allies, SCOTUS Targets Mail-In Voting

Analyze the political fallout when eight Democratic Senators cross the aisle to end the record-length U.S. government shutdown, while confronting Donald Trump’s clemency spree and ongoing threats to fair election practices defended by Black media.

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  • Eight Democratic Senators face fierce internal criticism after voting with Republicans to fund the government temporarily, securing only a non-guaranteed promise for future healthcare votes.
  • Donald Trump issued 77 pardons, rewarding allies involved in 2020 election challenges, highlighting critics' view of a two-tiered justice system.
  • The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Mississippi case that could severely restrict mail-in voting ahead of key 2026 elections.
  • Panelists strongly assert that this legislative compromise squandered the Democrats' political momentum gained from recent elections.
  • The broadcast emphasizes the non-negotiable requirement for integrity, factual accuracy, and holding all leaders accountable within the Black media sphere.

This segment analyzes the immediate legislative consequences of the government funding deal struck in the Senate, detailing the meager wins Democrats extracted despite internal party revolts. Furthermore, the discussion pivots to the political and historical implications of Trump’s mass pardons and the Supreme Court’s willingness to restrict fundamental voting access. The analysis concludes by establishing rigorous standards for truth and context in political commentary moving forward.

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11.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 8 Dems Back Shutdown Deal, Face Backlash; Trump Worker Threats, Pardons Allies, Lenny Wilkens Dies 8 Dems Back Shutdown Deal & Face Backlash Trump Worker Threats, Pardons Allies Lenny Wilkins DiesEight Democrats are catching serious heat for crossing the aisle to end the government shutdown. They say they're just being practical, but their own party's calling it straight-up betrayal. Trump threatens to dock the pay of air-traffic controllers who don't return to work. Remember, they aren't getting paid. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is handing out early Christmas presents to his allies. The convicted felon in chief pardoned 77 folks, including some tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. We'll unpack what's really behind this latest round of clemency. Three-time NBA Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens has passed at 88. We'll celebrate the man, the mentor, and the legacy he left on and off the court. And, Charlamage responded to me, saying his comments about the Democratic party were full of misinformation. I'm going to explain why I stand by what I said. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

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@Sandy-7067 2025-11-11

Thank you Roland Martin! TRUTH and FACTS! PERIOD!👏👏👏

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@Codii88 2025-11-11

I have learned a lot from Roland Martin show… I watch every night because He speaks the truth, me and my house will be watching every day, Thanks Mr.Martin! ❤❤❤

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@marshapascal 2025-11-11

God bless you and the panel

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@darkmagic9590 2025-11-11

Roland you are the best, professional. I loved how you did that. Thank you ❤️

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@mariajohnson7702 2025-11-11

This is the problem right here way toooooo many politicians who've over stayed their time TIME TO GOOOOOO!!! 🤦‍♀️

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@sheilacarter3806 2025-11-11

This is very sad🙏🏾

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I am disabled and I can't get to a food bank . I have no car and I am 65 years old! I sold the car to pay off bills and property taxes!!!! This is ridiculous. SSI cut my cash because I was forced to move again due to property taxes going to $6,900 .They over price black urban neighborhoods in Philly!

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@blakViews308 2025-11-11

February 1st. Go and find Tim Kane and Dick Durbin and put them right on camera. Don't let them run and disappear!! 🤨🤨

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Thanks for keeping us updated.

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