The Supreme Court’s latest term is shaping up to be a constitutional cage match, with Trump’s claims of presidential immunity on the line. Here’s what it means for the DMV, and democracy.

The Supreme Court’s latest term is shaping up to be a constitutional cage match, with Trump’s claims of presidential immunity on the line. Here’s what it means for the DMV, and democracy.
As of October 3, 2025, the U.S. government remains shut down, and the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) is feeling the heat like a Metro escalator in July. Fueled by a healthcare funding standoff and whispers of Project 2025, this shutdown is less “temporary inconvenience” and more “bureaucratic hostage situation.” Here’s your brutally honest, fast-paced breakdown of the latest chaos.
In a surreal Oval Office moment, Donald Trump placed a “Trump 2028” hat on his desk during a meeting with Democratic leaders—sparking confusion, laughter, and a thousand think pieces. Legally barred from a third term, Trump’s stunt raises questions about constitutional limits, political theater, and the power of merch. We break down the spectacle, the legal reality, and what it would take to make “Trump 2028” more than just a hat.