Trump vows to pay military amid government halt
Summary Trump vows the military will be paid despite the government shutdown. Directed Defense Secretary Hegseth to use available funds. Military pay scheduled for October 15, even without new appropriations. President Trump stated he has given Defense…
Canadian Thanksgiving 2025: Date and traditions
Canadian Thanksgiving is a national statutory holiday celebrated annually on the second Monday in October. In 2025, Thanksgiving Day falls on October 13. This timing contrasts with the United States, where Thanksgiving occurs in late November. The…
Columbus Day 2025: Federal holiday on October 13
Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on the second Monday of October. In 2025, this date falls on October 13. The holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492, marking a…
US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Gaza strip
Summary US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Gaza Strip. Visit took place on second day of ceasefire with Hamas. They toured IDF base in Gaza to confirm troop withdrawal. One day after Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed…
Pete Hegseth clarifies Qatari air base controversy
Summary Pete Hegseth announced a deal for a Qatari air force facility in Idaho. Facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base for Qatari F-15 training. Hegseth clarified: no independent Qatari base on U.S. soil. Later in the day, Hegseth posted an…
Israeli troops withdraw under U.S. brokered deal
Summary Israel agreed to initial troop withdrawal under U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Troops pulled back to a designated ‘yellow line’ inside Gaza. Ceasefire includes release of hostages by Hamas and prisoners by Israel. As a ceasefire between…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparks confusion with autism and circumcision claims
Summary Republican senators surprised by RFK Jr.’s recent public remarks. Remarks linked acetaminophen, autism, and circumcision controversially. RFK Jr. was confirmed as HHS secretary in a 52-48 Senate vote. Kennedy, a longtime supporter of the…
Trump plans mass layoffs to pressure Senate Democrats
Summary Trump administration started layoffs for federal workers. Layoffs target agencies viewed as Democrat-favored. Office of Management and Budget confirmed layoffs are “substantial.” Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget,…
Janet Mills expected to launch U.S. Senate Bid
Summary Maine Gov. Janet Mills plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2026. She will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills is a two-term governor, popular with Maine voters. The insider warned that because of the continuing government…
Republicans dispute 2020 census over data methods
Summary Two young Republican groups challenge 2020 census results. Lawsuit filed in Florida federal court targeting population data. Challenge aims to influence congressional seat apportionment. Targeting the U.S. population statistics that decide how…