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Thursday Oct 09, 2025

President Donald Trump called it “a great day” as Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered peace deal. The news came just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio slipped Trump a note Wednesday evening, urging him to announce the deal first on social media.
Plus, it’s week two of the government shutdown — and tempers are running high. A hallway altercation between House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego became so intense that another lawmaker had to intervene.
And after her sister’s public plea for prayers, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to set the record straight.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

Wednesday Oct 08, 2025

The government shutdown is now significantly affecting travelers. Delays are starting to spread nationwide as understaffed air traffic control towers struggle to keep pace.
Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago amid a bitter standoff over immigration enforcement between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
And on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp questioning from Democrats on everything from Jeffrey Epstein to the prosecution of James Comey.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025

The government shutdown is now affecting airports. Staffing shortages from Newark to Denver are grounding flights and straining controllers.
Plus, President Donald Trump said he’d invoke the Insurrection Act “if necessary,” a move that could allow him to deploy troops despite court orders.
And the CDC’s new guidance makes COVID-19 shots a personal choice, shifting from blanket mandates to “individual-based” decisions.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Monday Oct 06, 2025

In Portland, President Donald Trump defied a federal court order, calling up California’s National Guard to curb protests in Oregon. Now, a judge has responded, blocking any troop deployment at all.
In the Middle East, near the two-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israel and Hamas are meeting through mediators in Egypt. Both sides have signaled they are closer than ever to a ceasefire.
And on Mount Everest, a dream turns into a disaster. A powerful blizzard has trapped over a thousand climbers as rescuers race through snow and ice to reach them.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.Judge blocks Trump’s Portland troop order; Everest rescue race intensifies

Friday Oct 03, 2025

President Donald Trump declares the U.S. is in “armed conflict” with drug cartels. However, critics claim it’s a legal stretch, and Congress hasn’t signed off.
Plus, a massive fire erupted at a California oil refinery. The Chevron blaze is now contained, but the investigation into how it started remains ongoing.
And a strange object spotted in a remote island lagoon could finally crack the 88-year-old Amelia Earhart mystery.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Thursday Oct 02, 2025

The federal government remains shut down, and frustration is mounting. With no deal in sight, the White House is preparing to fire, not furlough, some federal workers.
Plus, a large flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy. Dozens of ships were turned around in a high-profile standoff at sea.
And two Delta regional jets collide on the taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. One flight was just arriving, the other set to depart.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025

Congress failed to secure funding on Tuesday, prompting the federal government to shut down. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are likely to face furloughs, with paychecks delayed, and the blame game will commence.
Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told America’s top generals to ditch “woke” culture and get battle-ready.
And federal agents have seized a large cache of SIM cards — enough to send 30 million texts per minute.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025

Before the day ends, the U.S. government could come to a halt. With no deal in sight, a shutdown looms, putting federal paychecks, programs and services on the line
Plus, President Donald Trump has introduced a comprehensive new peace plan for Gaza, promising a ceasefire, hostage releases and a halt to military operations. But will Hamas follow through?
And an ICE officer caught on video shoving a migrant woman outside immigration court is back on duty.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Monday Sep 29, 2025

A former Marine crashed his truck into a crowded Sunday service at a Mormon church in Michigan, then opened fire and set the building on fire. Police continue to investigate a motive for the attack.
Plus, Washington is once again staring down a federal government shutdown. With the deadline just hours away, Democrats and Republicans remain at a stalemate.
And Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are swirling side by side in the Atlantic, both now threatening the Southeast coast.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

Friday Sep 26, 2025

A sniper opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee, critically injuring two others and leaving a chilling message carved into the shell casings.
Plus, James Comey, once President Donald Trump’s FBI director, is now on the verge of an indictment. Prosecutors are preparing to present the case to a grand jury as early as this week.
And TikTok’s future in America depends on a deal expected to be signed Thursday by Trump. The deal will keep the app operational in the U.S., but at what expense?
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.

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