Joe Exotic, known as the Tiger King, discussed his experiences in solitary confinement and other issues on the South Shore Press (SSP) Newsroom podcast, as revealed in a tweet from [@MrSantosNY](https://twitter.com/MrSantosNY) on October 7th, 2025, at approximately 10:11 PM UTC. The podcast featured Exotic detailing the "torment of our lives behind bars" and the struggle to maintain sanity. The broadcast also touched upon the ongoing government shutdown, New York State rebate checks, and the Yankees playoffs. In parallel, Senator Lisa Murkowski stated on October 7th, 2025, that Democrats would need to see a clear path forward to vote for a House bill to end the government shutdown. Murkowski indicated that for Democrats to switch their vote, there must be "some germ of an idea as to where we go once we get it open," according to Semafor. Separately, Sergio Garcia, a restaurateur known for his regional Mexican cuisine and a favorite of White House press corps during the Bush presidency, was reportedly deported in March after living in the U.S. for 36 years. According to a social media post from [@ReichlinMelnick](https://twitter.com/ReichlinMelnick) on October 7th, 2025, Garcia's deportation broke up a family and will lead to the closure of his local business in Waco. Additionally, a social media user quoted by [@JamieBonkiewicz](https://twitter.com/JamieBonkiewicz) on October 7th, 2025, claimed that Stephen Miller froze during a statement, suggesting he said too much regarding "plenary authority."
