September 16, 2025

Israel expands operation in Gaza City; Tom Brady shares new plans

22 minutes

On today's episode:

Israel's military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun and warns residents to leave.

UN human rights experts release report which accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza.

Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges Tuesday before first court hearing.

Kash Patel to face Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk's killing and internal FBI upheaval.

Luigi Mangione in state court Tuesday over legal proceedings.

US designates Colombia as failing to cooperate in the drug war for first time in nearly 30 years.

Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote.

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement.

The US says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse.

Qatar hosts summit in response to Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, seeking to restrain such attacks.

Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet.

Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back.

Arnold Schwarzenegger enters fight on US House control, urges vote against new California districts.

New York's commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help.

Luigi Mangione in state court Tuesday over legal proceedings.

Prosecutors say they'll ask US Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case.

West Africans deported by US to Ghana have all been sent to their home countries.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are still benefiting from Nate Bargatze's controversial Emmys bit.

Emmy Awards ratings up 8% with CBS audience of 7.4 million.

Wall Street rises to more records as Tesla vrooms higher.

McDonald's plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches.

Nvidia violated antimonopoly laws, China says.

Tampa Bay rallies past Houston and the L.A. Chargers handle Las Vegas on Monday Night Football, Bengals QB Joe Burrow and two other NFL signal callers are dealing with injuries, an extra-innings finish on the diamond in L.A., Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Ed Giacomin dies and Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars.

Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea.

Spanish prime minister calls for Israel to be banned from sports events after chaos at cycling race.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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