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Friday, October 24th, 2025 - WH East Wing gone; Binance founder pardoned; SNAP freeze looms; NBA mafia scandal Oct 24, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: President Donald Trump has officially finished demolishing the East Wing of the White House — without filing any plans, naturally — to make way for a $300 million “Marie Antoinette” ballroom. He also pardoned Binance founder “CZ” Zhao, who pleaded guilty for enabling money laundering (aka crypto’s whole vibe) and just happens to be a Trump donor and business partner. Meanwhile, Trump’s attempt to indict Rep. Adam Schiff for mortgage fraud has stalled for lack of, well, evidence. And former special counsel Jack Smith wants to testify publicly before Congress to correct “mischaracterizations” about his Trump probes — but only if DOJ promises not to punish him. The government shutdown drags on, and SNAP benefits may not go out in November, leaving millions of families without food assistance. Over at DHS, Trump’s new “election integrity” chief Heather Honey told all 50 states the 2020 election was fraudulent and hinted Trump could declare a national emergency to control future elections. Meanwhile, NBA coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier were arrested in a mafia-linked betting scandal, and a pro-MAGA crypto site that promised to “expose Charlie Kirk’s murderers” vanished after scamming its donors.

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CNN: See the White House’s East Wing demolition from satellite images

WSJ: Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder

AOL: The Adam Schiff criminal probe has stalled, sources say

CNN: Jack Smith asks Congress and the Justice Department to allow him to testify publicly

USA Today: Will SNAP benefits be sent in November? 'Inflection point' is near, USDA says

NYT: Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances

Politico: Indiana Republicans don’t have votes to back Trump’s redistricting, Senate leader spox says

ABC 11: NC House takes up Senate-approved voting maps as hundreds protest

NYT: U.S. Charges N.B.A. Coach and Players in Gambling Schemes - The New York Times

The Daily Beast: MAGA Site Took Money to Unmask Charlie Kirk Critics—Then Vanished

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Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 - OR Senator speech; Venezuela boat strikes; AZ AG sues Spkr. Johnson; Putin-Trump tunnel; SPED pawned off & more Oct 23, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: Senator Jeff Merkley just pulled a 22-hour Senate marathon to warn that Trump is “shredding the Constitution” and that the U.S. faces its biggest threat since the Civil War. Over in the GOP, Indiana’s Sen. Todd Young wants answers on the administration’s Venezuela boat strikes, which have killed 32 people so far—though Trump has already posted the explosions on Truth Social, so technically, Congress has been briefed. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson still refuses to swear in Arizona’s congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva, blocking her from becoming the 218th vote to force release of the Epstein files. Arizona’s AG is now suing him for disenfranchising 813,000 voters. Trump also announced major sanctions on Russia’s oil giants, even as one of Putin’s envoys pitched Elon Musk on building a “Putin-Trump Tunnel” linking Alaska and Russia. Trump called the idea “interesting,” which means he’s 80% of the way to commissioning a gold plaque for it. On the America First economy beat, the U.S. and big banks are reportedly preparing a second $20 billion bailout for Argentina, this time framed as a “loan” while we import their beef instead of our own. In domestic chaos, Trump is demolishing the White House East Wing, and the Education Department is being gutted, with special ed services being shuffled to other agencies in what’s basically a slow-motion abolition of the department itself. And for a cherry on top, Don Jr., Laura Ingraham, and Chamath Palihapitiya are teaming up to launch a $260 million SPAC, though no one knows what it’s actually for—probably vibes and nepotism.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

CNN: Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon floor speech to protest Trump’s ‘grave threats’

Axios: Exclusive: Congress needs to hear more about Venezuela operation, GOP senator says

NBC News: Arizona AG sues to force House Speaker Johnson to seat Democrat Adelita Grijalva

WSJ: U.S. Imposes Substantial New Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants

WaPo: Putin envoy pitches Elon Musk on a tunnel connecting Russia and Alaska

WSJ: U.S. Banks Are Hunting for Collateral to Back $20 Billion Argentina Bailout

NYT: U.S. Banks Are Hunting for Collateral to Back $20 Billion Argentina Bailout

WaPo: Trump administration seeks to move special education program to new agency

Bloomberg: Trump Jr. Firm Taps Palihapitiya, Influencers for SPAC

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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 - Trump’s $230M demand; J6 rioter plot; ICE’s arsenal; Pentagon’s gag order; Travis Kelce’s Six Flags stake Oct 22, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump has apparently been demanding $230 million from the Justice Department since 2023—yes, taxpayer money—to “compensate” him for federal investigations into his conduct, including the Russia probe. He filed formal claims alleging his rights were violated, because of course he did. Meanwhile, his much-hyped meeting with Vladimir Putin is officially off, after both sides admitted the gap between Russia and Ukraine is too wide to bridge. In other Trump-adjacent chaos, a pardoned January 6th rioter was arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries after texting about his plans. Luckily, the person he texted tipped off the police. Elsewhere, ICE’s weapons budget has exploded—up 700% from last year, now topping $70 million on guns, armor, chemical weapons, and even guided missile parts. Because nothing says “immigration enforcement” like missile warheads. Over at the Pentagon, War Secretary Pete Hegseth just issued a new rule requiring staff to get his approval before talking to Congress—an unprecedented move critics say is meant to muzzle oversight. The FTC quietly scrubbed blog posts about AI from its website—pieces written by former chair Lina Khan that warned about consumer risks and praised open-source models. No explanation given. And finally, in the week’s least expected crossover, Travis Kelce is teaming up with a hedge fund to take over Six Flags, buying a 9% stake worth around $200 million. The self-proclaimed theme park superfan sent shares soaring 18%.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NYT: Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Axios: In a shift, White House says no plan for Trump-Putin summit

Axios: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with plotting Jeffries' assassination

Popular Information: ICE boosts weapons spending 700% - by Judd Legum

Axios: Hegseth: Pentagon staff now needs approval to interact with Congress

Wired: The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure

WSJ: Travis Kelce Teams Up With Investor for Activist Campaign at Six Flags

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Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 - Foiled ATL airport plot; Rubio’s MS-13 deal; Trump’s WH demo; AWS outage; Air China fire Oct 21, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: Police in Atlanta arrested a man outside the city’s international airport after his family alerted authorities that he was on his way to “shoot up the airport.” Officers found an assault rifle and ammo in his truck, preventing what could’ve been a mass shooting. Meanwhile, new reporting revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the transfer of nine MS-13 leaders—including some who were FBI informants—back to El Salvador at President Bukele’s request, in exchange for access to his infamous CECOT prison. In related news, Dutch intelligence is now limiting what information they share with the United States over human rights concerns. In Trump's world, demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House for his new “Marie Antoinette Ballroom,” despite no formal approval from the federal agency that oversees government property—because apparently that rule doesn’t apply to “demolition.” In the courts, an appeals court ruled that Trump can take command of the Oregon National Guard (though he can’t deploy them yet), and the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on whether marijuana users can legally own guns—the same charge Hunter Biden was convicted of. Elsewhere, a massive Amazon Web Services outage temporarily took down much of the internet—including Reddit, Zoom, and Venmo—after a technical failure disrupted about a third of the world’s online traffic. And to top it off, a lithium battery caught fire midair on an Air China flight, forcing an emergency landing.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

AP News: Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta's airport is arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say

WaPo: Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal

NL Times: Dutch intelligence services cut back on sharing information with U.S

AP News: Trump directs demolition on part of White House for ballroom despite lacking construction approval

AP News: US appeals court says Trump can take command of Oregon troops though deployment blocked for now

AP News: Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

Axios: AWS outage spotlights the global economy's fragile foundations

NYT: Lithium Battery Fire Aboard Air China Flight Forces Emergency Landing

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Monday, October 20th, 2025 - No Kings march & Trump’s AI poop post; Santos pardon; ICE goes dystopian; Zelensky clash; Gaza ceasefire collapse; Louvre heist Oct 20, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: About 7 million Americans joined No Kings marches across all 50 states — no arrests, no chaos — but Trump responded with an AI video of himself flying over protesters and pooping on them. He also commuted George Santos’s sentence after 84 days, freeing him straight back to society. Meanwhile, the 19-day government shutdown drags on, freezing courts and doubling insurance premiums as the fight over Obamacare subsidies expires. ICE amps up surveillance with new spyware contracts to track faces and phones without warrants — and even ticketing legal residents for not carrying papers. ProPublica found 170+ U.S. citizens detained by ICE, some pregnant, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem just bought $172M in private jets “for safety.” Elsewhere, five top universities rejected Trump’s shady funding deal, the White House partnered with EMD Serono for IVF drugs at an 84% discount, and California’s CalRx will sell insulin for $11 a pen. In Florida, whooping cough cases jumped 81% after vaccination rates collapsed. Overseas, Trump’s meeting with Zelensky fell apart, the Gaza ceasefire collapsed, and Trump’s strike on a Venezuelan boat led Colombia to accuse the U.S. of murder. Prince Andrew gave up his royal titles amid new Epstein revelations — and thieves stole the French crown jewels in four minutes flat.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

CNN: Live updates: ‘No Kings’ protesters rally against Trump administration across country

NYT: How George Santos Won His Freedom

Politico: It’s ‘too late’ to extend ACA subsidies without major disruptions, some states and lawmakers say

Axios: Federal courts to run out of money, begin furloughs as shutdown drags on

WaPo: ICE amps up its surveillance powers, targeting immigrants and antifa

Yahoo: ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him

ProPublica: We Found That More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents

NYT: Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million

NYT: University of Virginia Won’t Join White House’s Compact for Colleges

Axios: Trump announces plan to lower cost of IVF drugs

CBS: Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California will start selling low-cost insulin in 2026

Semafor: Whooping cough surges in Florida as vaccine rates plummet

BBC: Zelensky fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump

Reuters: Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes kill 26 in Gaza

NYT: Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

NBC News: U.S. has 2 survivors in custody after strike on alleged Venezuelan cartel boat

AP News: One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder

Miami Herald: Epstein had dinners with a top Florida prosecutor on his case, docs show

AP News: Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

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Friday, October 17th, 2025 - Trump-Zelensky meeting; Bolton indicted; Trump to redirect IRS; Harvard’s year of loss; Madagascar enters Gen Z revolution chat Oct 17, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump’s Nobel campaign tour continues: he’s meeting Zelensky at the White House today, fresh off a “productive” call with Putin and plans to see him soon in Budapest. Meanwhile, former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted on 18 counts for allegedly keeping and sharing over a thousand pages of classified info with relatives — which were later hacked by Iran-linked actors. The Wall Street Journal says Trump’s next target is the IRS, with plans to redirect its muscle toward investigating left-leaning groups and major Democratic donors. Shutdown side effects keep piling up — the New York Times found $28 billion in federal project funding frozen in blue districts versus just $739 million in red ones.In other news, Harvard reported a $113 million operating loss, its first in years, after federal funding fell and costs rose (though donor gifts hit a record $629 million and its endowment swelled to $57 billion). Trump also wined and dined corporate giants like Palantir, Meta, and Google to raise $250 million for his new White House ballroom, while Illinois Governor JB Pritzker casually declared $1.4 million in blackjack winnings. And in Madagascar, Gen Z protesters ousted their president, who fled to Dubai, leaving a military colonel promising elections “within two years.”

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

WSJ: Trump Says He Will Meet With Putin in Budapest to Discuss End to Ukraine War

AP News: Donald Trump's former adviser John Bolton indicted

WSJ: Trump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups

NYT: Trump Halts Billions in Grants for Democratic Districts During Shutdown

Axios: Harvard posts biggest operating loss in 14 years as Trump cuts bite

WSJ: Trump Hosts Corporate Ballroom Donors at Glitzy White House Dinner

WSJ: Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker Recounts $1.4 Million Las Vegas Blackjack Win

Economist: Gen Z revolution or military coup in Madagascar?

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Thursday, October 16th, 2025 - Shutdown to Thanksgiving; Press snubs Hegseth pledge; OH GOP Nazi Flag; Lady Ghislaine catches fire Oct 16, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: We’re now on day 16 of the government shutdown, and Republican leaders are hinting it could drag on until Thanksgiving — casually blaming holiday travel chaos while admitting they’re not even thinking about reopening the government. Meanwhile, OMB Director Russell Vought says the administration plans to fire 10,000 federal workers, though a federal judge just ruled they can’t do that during a shutdown. While public employees go unpaid, the administration is finding cash for others — promising a “clever and generous” $10 billion bailout for farmers hit by the trade war with China once the shutdown ends, and another $20 billion to prop up Argentina’s crumbling economy. Priorities! At the Pentagon, dozens of journalists turned in their press badges rather than sign Pete Hegseth’s “state media” pledge requiring them to only report what the Defense Department approves — a move even Fox wouldn’t touch. Over at the Supreme Court, justices heard a major case that could gut the Voting Rights Act by striking down race-based map protections — potentially flipping a dozen Democratic House seats in the South right before the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, an Ohio GOP congressman’s office was found to have a flag featuring a swastika intertwined with the American flag visible on a Zoom call. He blamed it on “vandalism,” because apparently random Nazi décor just appears in people’s offices now. And finally, the yacht formerly known as the Lady Ghislaine — once owned by Robert Maxwell (yes, Ghislaine’s dad) and now Rupert Murdoch’s ex-wife’s — caught fire in D.C. yesterday. Officials say it was electrical. Okay then.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

Politico: Thanksgiving travel looms as shutdown risk, GOP leaders say - Live Updates

Axios: Federal firings could reach 10,000 during shutdown, Vought says

AP News: Live updates: Judge blocks Trump administration from firing during shutdown

Axios: Exclusive: "Clever and generous" farm bailout coming, Hassett says

WaPo: Bessent says bailout for Argentina will double to boost U.S. influence in region

The Wrap: Pentagon Reporters Turn In Press Badges as Pete Hegseth Restrictions Take Effect – but 'the Work Continues'

NYT: Justices Seemed Open to Further Limiting the Voting Rights Act

NBC News: Republican congressman calls flag with swastika displayed in his office 'vile' and says it's under investigation

Telegraph: Yacht named after Ghislaine Maxwell catches fire in Washington DC

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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 - Hamas hostages; Trump pushes Melei; Noem’s Hatch Act violation; Youth Republican’s leak; ChatGPT’s NSFW era Oct 15, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: Hamas returned the bodies of four more Israeli hostages after Israel accused them of dragging their feet on the peace deal and threatened to slash humanitarian aid. Two American hostages’ remains are still missing. Trump’s foreign policy victory lap took a turn when he threatened to cut aid to Argentina if voters don’t reelect his ally Javier Milei—right after the U.S. basically bailed out Argentina’s economy. Meanwhile, the U.S. military struck another “drug boat” off Venezuela, killing six, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried (and failed) to force journalists to sign gag agreements for Pentagon access—OANN was the only one to comply. Over at DHS, Secretary Kristi Noem produced an airport PSA blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, violating the Hatch Act so hard that airports are refusing to air it. Trump posthumously gave the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, then revoked visas for six foreigners who allegedly mocked his death. A leak of 28,000 messages from Young Republican leaders exposed months of racist, antisemitic, and violent rants—including one participant who works in the Trump administration. In Pennsylvania, the man who set Governor Josh Shapiro’s house on fire pleaded guilty to attempted murder and arson. And in Alaska, a typhoon killed at least one and displaced over 1,400 people, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT will now allow erotica for verified adults.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

WSJ: Torment Goes On for Families of Hostages Fighting to Get Bodies Back - WSJ

AP News: Trump threatens to pull support for Argentina if its politics move leftward

AP News: US kills 6 people in strike on boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, Trump says

AP News: News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules

AP News: Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's political

Politico: ‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

NBC News: Man pleads guilty in arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence

CNN: 1 killed, dozens rescued after storm slams western Alaska leaving thousands displaced

Axios: OpenAI's Sam Altman says ChatGPT will add erotica for adult users

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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 - Hostages freed; Trump’s Nobel dreams; Tariffs tank crypto; DOJ eyes Bolton; Gov’t shutdown; Dominion goes red Oct 14, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: The last 20 living Israeli hostages were reunited with their families yesterday as Israel and Hamas completed their biggest prisoner exchange yet—250 prisoners and 1,700 detainees released to Gaza. President Trump marked the moment by urging Israel’s president to pardon Bibi before heading to the Egypt peace summit, where Pakistan’s PM nominated him for next year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Sure, why not. The ceasefire deal came just days after Trump gave Qatar the green light to build a U.S. Air Force base in Idaho and guaranteed its national security—something we’ve never done for a non-NATO ally. Meanwhile, he’s threatening 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports starting November 1st, sending crypto prices crashing (but making one mystery trader $200 million richer). Next on his Nobel campaign tour, Trump meets Zelensky on Friday, floated giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles. In other news, the DOJ is expected to charge his ex-adviser John Bolton for mishandling classified documents, the government shutdown hit day 11 with over 4,000 federal workers laid off—including teams from Education, HUD, and the CDC—while military families are turning to food pantries and Philly just lost its only rape crisis center. And finally, Dominion Voting Systems—the company Fox paid $800M for lying about—has been bought by a Missouri firm run by a former GOP election official.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC News: Live updates: All living Israeli hostages released from Gaza; Trump, world leaders sign peace deal in Egypt

CNN: US announces it will allow Qatar to build an Air Force facility in Idaho

Axios: Trump, Zelensky to discuss Tomahawks for Ukraine at White House Friday

WaPo: China vows to retaliate if Trump makes good on 100 percent tariff threat

Yahoo: Trump tariffs live updates: Trump downplays China tensions; Goldman sees US consumers paying 55% of costs

Coin Central: How One Trader Made $160 Million Shorting Crypto Before Trump's China Tariff Bombshell

MSNBC: Criminal charges against Bolton expected as early as next week

WaPo: Trump administration begins laying off federal workers amid shutdown

Axios: CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals

The Guardian: Majority of special education staff in US education department laid off – report | Trump administration

Time: Shutdown Causes ‘Unprecedented’ Spike in Military Families Using Food Pantries

Inquirer: Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’

Axios: Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

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Friday, October 10th, 2025 - Israel-Gaza ceasefire in effect; NY AG indicted; Recession fears; Candy inflation; Pope Leo’s letter Oct 10, 2025

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Today’s Headlines: A ceasefire in Gaza officially took effect after Israel’s security cabinet approved the deal brokered in Egypt — Israel and Hamas agreed on mutual pullbacks and a hostage-prisoner swap, while aid groups are already mobilizing for Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s longtime nemesis, New York AG Letitia James, has been indicted for allegedly fudging a mortgage document to help her niece buy a house — federal prosecutors previously passed on the case, and James insists it’s a paperwork mistake, not a crime. In Chicago, a judge just blocked the Trump administration from sending in the National Guard for its immigration crackdown — which, if history is any guide, will only make Trump want to do it more. At the Pentagon, nearly 300 employees are under investigation for online comments about Charlie Kirk after his death — part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new “don’t speak ill of Charlie” policy. Also confirmed by the Senate: the same NOAA chief who presided over Trump’s infamous “Sharpiegate” hurricane stunt. So… good luck getting accurate forecasts, ladies — the pressure’s in your barometer breasts now. Economically speaking, it’s a spooky season — Moody’s says 22 states are either in or near recession thanks to tariffs, federal job cuts, and immigration slowdowns (sound familiar?), while cocoa prices have doubled and candy inflation is up 8%. Guess no one’s getting those full sized bars this Halloween. Overseas, the U.S. just bailed out Argentina with $20 billion after its libertarian president Milei crashed the economy. In return, China’s buying Argentina’s soybeans instead of ours, screwing over Iowa farmers — so Trump’s now considering a $10–14 billion bailout for them, too. And finally, Pope Leo dropped his first major document as pontiff, urging compassion for migrants and reminding Catholics that “the poor are part of our family.” In a world full of Stephen Millers, be a Pope Leo.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

CNN: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

NYT: What Are the Charges in Letitia James’s Indictment?

Axios: Judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard to Chicago

WaPo: Hegseth’s hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

NYT: Senate Confirms Neil Jacobs, ‘Sharpiegate’ Meteorologist, to Lead NOAA

Axios: 22 states are in a recession or close to it, new analysis finds

Axios: Halloween scare: Candy costs are soaring

Axios: The U.S. bought Argentine pesos, Bessent says

WSJ: Trump Explores Bailout of at Least $10 Billion for U.S. Farmers

Axios: Pope Leo's first encyclical: Faith means defending migrants

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