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President Donald Trump on Monday, at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, signed a historic cease-fire agreement alongside Middle East leaders. The day marked scenes of reunion as all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released, and the bodies of four deceased hostages were returned to Israel. Trump says phase two of the 20-point cease-fire plan has already begun, as he hails what he calls the "historic dawn of a new Middle East."As the government shutdown enters its third week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is warning that it may become the longest in U.S. history. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said waste and fraud plague the health care program Democrats want to extend—making future negotiations more difficult.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

The Hamas terrorist group is set to release 20 living hostages from the Gaza strip on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to visit Israel the same day the hostages are released.President Trump has good news for troops, despite the government shutdown. Find out more about the announcement, and the worries that remain.The leader of the Chinese regime had "a bad moment", but everything is okay now. That's the message President Trump sent out after he threatened a 100% tariff hike on China for what he called, Beijing's "great trade hostility" on rare earth export limits.With President Trump flying to the Middle East, two guests join us to unpack the latest in the upcoming hostage release and the president's peace plan.With digital devices everywhere, how can we protect our vision? An eye doctor shares practical tips and reveals what most people don't know about corrective lenses.And, popular national parks are partially re-opening despite the government shutdown. A professor at Clemson University in South Carolina says the protected green spaces offer something critical: the chance to reconnect with nature in the digital age.

A factory blast at an explosives plant in rural Humphreys County, Tennessee, on Friday left more than a dozen people missing. Authorities say Saturday that no survivors have been recovered, with around 300 first responders scouring the site following the explosion.Homecoming celebrations in Mississippi turned deadly, as two separate shootings left at least six people dead and more than a dozen injured. Police say one suspect is in custody in connection with one of the incidents.As the government shutdown enters its 11th day, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds to get our troops paid on October 15th,” as he prepares to travel to the Middle East to mark the historic Gaza peace deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas. 

President Trump today threatened to cancel a planned meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and threatened to raise tariffs on China after Beijing imposed tougher export controls on rare earths. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that starting November 1—or sooner—the U.S. will impose export controls on all critical software and add a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing tariffs.An explosion at a munitions plant in Tennessee killed multiple people this morning, with at least 19 reported dead or missing. Detonations continued for several hours after the initial blast. Authorities are notifying victims’ families and investigating the cause of the explosion.In the Middle East, a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has officially begun. Israeli forces have completed a partial withdrawal but remain in parts of the territory. Meanwhile, residents in Gaza have begun returning to their homes.

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on two charges related to mortgage fraud. The Justice Department alleged that she misrepresented the use of her house in Norfolk, Virginia to obtain a lower mortgage rate.President Donald Trump announced the timeline for the release of all Gaza hostages, saying they’ll be freed early next week. He projects optimism that terrorist group Hamas will disarm as the peace deal takes shape. Lawmakers from both parties credited the president for his peace efforts.As the government shutdown enters its ninth day, half of all federal employees remain furloughed, while many others continue working without pay. Lawmakers debate whether a continuing resolution will include the extension of Obamacare tax credits.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges today at his arraignment. Democrats accuse the Justice Department of political persecution, but Republicans say Comey could be facing further charges following a report alleging his FBI spied on conservative lawmakers.President Trump announced today that he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators work to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal, saying the agreement is “very close.” Negotiators have been meeting in Egypt, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also joining the talks.Trump held a roundtable Wednesday afternoon at the White House focused on Antifa. He accused the group, recently designated a terrorist organization, of “carrying out a campaign of violence against ICE agents and other officials charged with enforcing federal law,” and said federal law enforcement will be “looking very strongly at the people funding these operations.”

Staffing shortages at airports are causing delays as the government shutdown enters its seventh day. President Donald Trump says he’s talking to Democrats about health care—one of their demands to reopen the government. The White House also says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children.Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday. The second visit from Carney this year comes amid a trade standoff between the United States and Canada. Trump gave Carney a warm welcome and said he was keeping an open mind toward a new iteration of the free trade agreement with Mexico and Canada.Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate on Tuesday for the first time since her confirmation hearing. Bondi outlined the Justice Department’s efforts to end what she said was the weaponization of government. Investigations are underway into the FBI’s use of surveillance on Republican senators and certain activists during the previous administration.Tuesday marks the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. On this day in 2023, the terrorist group killed more than 1,200 people and took more than 250 hostages back to the Gaza Strip. This comes as Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks on Monday at an Egyptian resort on a U.S.-drafted peace plan.

The government shutdown has entered its sixth day. The Senate is voting again Monday on both Democratic and Republican proposals to reopen the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate over the shutdown, while the White House warns that the closure could cost the country about $15 billion per week.In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating “ICE-free zones,” effectively barring federal immigration agents from operating on city-owned property. The Trump administration called the move a “betrayal of every law-abiding citizen.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says some federal agents have bounties on them. President Donald Trump called recent attacks on ICE in Chicago and elsewhere “criminal insurrection” and warned of severe consequences for the assailants.The Supreme Court opened its 2025–2026 term Monday, beginning nine months of arguments on cases that could reshape major constitutional issues and affect Trump’s agenda. On the first day, the justices heard arguments on two procedural cases, including one involving the right to counsel, while declining to take up several other cases.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Protests are happening at immigration law enforcement facilities across the country. Officers resort to deploying tear gas and arresting protesters. The latest on President Donald Trump's efforts to deploy the National Guard.Trump has been saluting the Navy in Norfolk, Virginia, this afternoon. That's as naval troops and gold star families honor the Navy's 250th anniversary.The state department just released the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. A trafficking investigator and a survivor join us to unpack the report and what needs to be done.A doctor of traditional Chinese medicine shares details about the link between the body's energy flow and mental and physical health. More on why he calls modern depression medication a "bandaid solution."And the Earth's gentle giants are getting a helping hand. Find out how a new vaccine developed at Chester Zoo can help prevent a deadly disease that kills endangered elephants.

A multi-vehicle attack targeted ICE agents in Chicago Saturday. Homeland Security officials say agents were rammed and boxed in by vehicles, with one assailant carrying a semi-automatic weapon. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has given him an ultimatum to call up the National Guard.In Japan, the ruling party has elected a China hawk and staunch conservative as its next leader, positioning her to become the country’s next prime minister.And on the Middle East, President Donald Trump announced Saturday afternoon that Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza.

In a breaking development, the Hamas terrorist group says it will release all remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip, announcing it has agreed to parts of President Trump’s plan to end the war and is ready to negotiate further details. The statement comes after Trump gave Hamas until 6 p.m. ET Sunday to agree to his peace deal. In response, Trump said Israel must halt bombing to allow hostages to be released safely, adding that discussions on the details are underway.On day three of the government shutdown, lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding. Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-backed bill for the fourth time, while GOP leaders are urging rank-and-file Democrats to break with their party to end the standoff. The Senate will be in recess over the weekend, with the next votes on government funding expected Monday.A federal judge in New York today has sentenced Sean Combs to 50 months in prison on two charges related to prostitution. With credit for the 13 months already served, Combs will spend just over three more years behind bars. He was also given five years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $500,000 fine.

It’s day two of the government shutdown. Democrats are demanding the repeal of parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to reopen the government, while Republicans say that doing so would reopen loopholes allowing noncitizens access to taxpayer-funded health care.Meanwhile, the White House has canceled nearly $8 billion in federal funding for hundreds of energy projects and signaled that certain government agencies will face cuts, as the Trump administration seeks to implement spending reductions during the shutdown.Two people were killed and three others seriously wounded in an attack on a synagogue in Manchester, England. Authorities identified the suspect as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, and have declared the incident a terrorist attack.

The federal government shut down today after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on a stop-gap spending measure. Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote to reconsider a bill that would have temporarily reopened the government. The lapse in funding affects millions of federal workers as the debate over government spending continues.Vice President JD Vance, in a surprise appearance at the White House briefing today, called on moderate Democrats to join Republicans in voting to keep the government open. He also said he doesn’t believe the shutdown will last long. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says its operations will continue despite the funding lapse.The Supreme Court today deferred the Trump administration’s request to overturn an injunction blocking President Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Cook will remain in office until at least January 2026.

With just hours left before government funding is set to expire, Democrats and Republicans are holding their ground, raising the likelihood of a shutdown. Federal agencies are bracing for impact as they prepare to furlough thousands of workers.At the White House, President Trump, joined by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, announced that Pfizer will significantly lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing. Trump said the medicines will be available for direct purchase through a new federal website called Trump RX.Speaking to top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico today, President Trump said America is facing “an invasion from within.” He touted the deployment of troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to protect federal buildings and curb crime, and discussed plans for additional deployments to Chicago and Portland.

President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today, unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Trump said the plan would bring an immediate cease-fire once both sides agree. Alongside peace efforts, the president also teased a tariff plan that could shake up Hollywood, pledging to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.With less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the top four congressional leaders—two Republicans and two Democrats—met with Trump at the White House today. House Republicans have already passed a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels while bipartisan negotiations continue.The investigation into Sunday’s Michigan church shooting continues. Authorities say the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove through the front doors and opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle. Four people were killed and eight injured, with two still in critical condition. Officials are working to determine the motive for the attack.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

A gunman opens fire at a church in Michigan. At least one person is reported dead, but police say they expect to find more victims. Arian Pasdar has how president Trump is responding.Propane tanks and cars are drifting through the streets in a small Arizona mining City after intense flooding. Four people have died and rescue teams are searching for a missing person.U-N sanctions are back on Iran over its nuclear program. Meanwhile, a U-S citizen wrongfully detained in Afghanistan is now free.Questions remain after Secretary Hegseth calls a rare, urgent military meeting in Virginia next week. Reports now say President Trump could attend. Two guests join us to unpack it all.A neuroscientist weighs in on what may be the hidden cause behind the illness that confined Stephen Hawking to his wheelchair. Learn more in this week's preview of Vital Signs.And, a million-year-old skull is challenging scientific theories about the timeline of human origins. The relic was discovered decades ago in central China. Find out why new analysis could change everything.

President Donald Trump has ordered troops to be deployed to Portland to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, saying it’s in response to attacks by Antifa and other domestic extremists.The State Department is moving to revoke the Colombian president’s visa after he urged U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump’s orders.Trump touted a proposed TikTok deal this week, saying it addresses national security concerns. A social media expert joins us to examine whether the plan will truly keep Americans’ data safe.

FBI Director Kash Patel pushed back today after being accused of politicizing law enforcement. His remarks come a day after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for making false statements to a Senate panel. President Donald Trump says he expects more indictments to follow.At the United Nations, dozens of delegates walked out just before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his speech. This comes as Trump teases a possible peace deal in the Middle East.Meanwhile, frontline states in the European Union have agreed on the need for a “drone wall,” citing repeated airspace violations by Russian fighter jets and drones reported by several EU and NATO members.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday paving the way for a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Under the plan, the app and its algorithms would be owned and controlled by majority American investors. The president also authorized the use of the death penalty in Washington and said he plans to sign another executive order this week aimed at dismantling “domestic terrorism networks.”New evidence has been released in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility. Authorities say handwritten notes reveal that ICE personnel and property—not detainees—were the intended targets, and that the suspected shooter did not expect to survive the attack.Meanwhile, the Trump administration is bracing for a possible government shutdown, advising federal agencies to prepare reduction-in-force plans for layoffs. Senate Democrats continue to hold firm on allowing government funding to lapse.

One detainee is dead and two others remain in critical condition after a sniper targeted an ICE field office in Dallas, Texas. Authorities say the suspected shooter died by suicide, and anti-ICE messages were found on ammunition at the scene. The White House responded to the shooting, calling for an end to anti-ICE rhetoric.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations on Wednesday, warning that the world is experiencing the most destructive arms race in human history and that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to expand his war beyond Ukraine. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.The White House also said the Secret Service is investigating a tech malfunction at the United Nations on Tuesday, when an escalator stopped working halfway up with President Trump and First Lady Melania on it. Additionally, President Trump is hinting at a lawsuit against ABC over the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live!.