October 31, 2025

Trump pushes Senate to end filibuster; sale of Lakers approved

17 minutes

On today's episode:

Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown.

UN human rights chief says US strikes on alleged drug boats are 'unacceptable.'

National Guard in each state is ordered to create 'quick reaction forces' trained in civil unrest.

King Charles III is banishing Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor's foundations.

Trump ramps up involvement in this year's elections in possible preview of midterms pressure.

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say.

4 Republicans back Senate resolution to undo Trump's tariffs around the globe.

Justice Department strips mention of Jan. 6 from court papers.

Trump sets 7,500 limit for number of refugees entering US per year.

Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years.

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea.

A Florida community is banding together to help hurricane victims in the Caribbean..

US stocks sink as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations.

Average long-term US mortgage rate dips to 6.17%, its lowest level in more than a year.

Lamar Jackson triumphs in return on Thursday Night Football, an SEC school’s AD resigns days after firing its football coach, a former No. 1 pick powers his NBA team’s record start, the champs stay unbeaten and the Lakers’ sale is approved, Washington hires a young manager and an NHL extension.

UCLA faces lawsuit from Pasadena, Rose Bowl official over potentially moving games to SoFi Stadium.

Israel has erected nearly 1,000 barriers in the West Bank during the war in Gaza, group says.

Europe's Central Bank leaves key interest rate unchanged as businesses weather US tariffs.

Palestinian militants hand over 2 coffins with remains of hostages to Red Cross in Gaza.

Neck-and-neck finish in Dutch election as Wilders' far-right party and D66 tie.

—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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