Welcome to another raw and real edition of What’s New with ME — October 16 2025.
Ali Mehdaoui dives into today’s top global and political headlines with empathy, satire, and facts — all in one teleprompter-ready breakdown:

Stories Covered:
🌍 Gaza & Israel Crossing Paused — Why the Rafah border is still shut, and what it means for aid and hostages.
🇺🇸 ICE & Chicago Clashes — “Operation Midway Blitz” ignites protests, lawsuits, and a federal judge’s camera order.
💰 Government Shutdown Day 17 — Real families, unpaid bills, and Congress stuck on repeat.
🗽 NYC Mayoral Race | Zohran Mamdani vs Cuomo — Trump threats, shrinking polls, and generational politics.
🏛️ NJ Gubernatorial Race | Defamation Lawsuit — Ciattarelli vs Sherrill: when campaign debates turn into court cases.
⚖️ Virginia AG Text Scandal — Jay Jones’s violent messages rock a key swing-state race before tonight’s debate.

Ali delivers a balanced, fact-checked take with humor and heart — because staying informed shouldn’t mean losing your sanity.

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