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- Hostages Freed as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold
Hamas released the final 20 hostages and Israel freed more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in a deal brokered by the U.S. President Donald Trump attended a Summit for Peace, earning Israel’s highest civilian honor for his role in securing the ceasefire.
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2 min - Remembering Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr.
Rev. Jesse L. Douglas Sr., a trusted aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and key figure in the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights marches, has died at 90. Douglas helped lead logistics and movement spirituals that inspired thousands across the civil rights era.
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1 min - Trump’s Shutdown Firings Draw Bipartisan Criticism
Ten days into the government shutdown, the Trump administration has begun reducing the federal workforce in a move never seen before during a closure. OMB Director Russell Vought confirmed reductions in force across key agencies, prompting legal and political backlash from both parties.
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2 min - Why Tariffs Aren’t Fixing the Federal Budget
Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin explains why record tariff revenue can’t close the nation’s growing budget deficit. From the Department of Government Efficiency to rising entitlement costs, Rubin outlines why the U.S. fiscal situation remains unsustainable — even as America’s economy stays strong.
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2 min - Hazel Johnson-Brown: A Trailblazer in the U.S. Army
On Oct. 10, 1927, Hazel Johnson-Brown was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She made history in 1979 as the first Black woman promoted to U.S. Army general and led more than 7,000 nurses in the Army Nurse Corps. Twice named Army Nurse of the Year, Johnson-Brown paved the way for generations of women and Black military leaders.
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1 min - Letitia James Indicted, Calls Case Political Retaliation
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who once sued President Donald Trump and won a civil fraud case against his business, now faces a federal indictment in Virginia. A grand jury charged her with bank fraud and false statements linked to a 2020 home purchase. James calls the case political retribution and warns it threatens the rule of law itself.
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2 min - Nearly Half of IRS Workers Furloughed as Shutdown Drags On
The IRS says 46% of its workforce will be furloughed as the government shutdown stretches into its second week. The move marks a sharp reversal from last week’s plan to keep operations open using Inflation Reduction Act funds. Union President Doreen Greenwald warns taxpayers to expect longer wait times, backlogs and delayed refunds — calling it “another day of frustration for taxpayers.”
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2 min - No, Undocumented Immigrants Don’t Get Federal Health Benefits
During the current government shutdown, Republican leaders claim Democrats want to extend federal health care benefits to undocumented immigrants. But by law, they can’t — a restriction in place since 1996 under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. DACA recipients are also losing Marketplace coverage as new eligibility rules take effect.
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2 min - Ceasefire Reached in Gaza, but Questions Remain
After two years of conflict and tens of thousands of deaths, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire — the most significant breakthrough since the war began. The deal includes a phased withdrawal from most of Gaza and the release of hostages and prisoners. Crowds in Gaza and Tel Aviv celebrated as President Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan, though questions remain about lasting peace.
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2 min - Justin Pearson Launches Congressional Run
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, one of the “Tennessee Three” lawmakers expelled after a gun control protest, has announced a bid for Congress. Pearson is challenging longtime U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen for Tennessee’s 9th District, focusing his campaign on poverty reduction and gun reform.
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