👋🏼 Hi there! I'm Phaedra Trethan, debating whether put the heat on at my house as the season's first Nor'easter blows into Jersey. 🌬️ 🥶 |
| • | President Trump addresses Israel's Knesset. | | • | The remaining living hostages held by Hamas have been released. | | • | Yes, the federal government is still shut down. | |
'A Holy Land that is finally at peace' |
🕊️ President Donald Trump addressed Israel's Knesset this morning, drawing applause for his efforts to broker an agreement with Hamas to end their 2-year-old war. |
"After so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today, the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at peace," Trump said during a 65-minute address. | President Donald Trump arrives to address the Knesset, with Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday in Jerusalem. Chip Somodevilla, via REUTERS |
Tears of joy at reunions in Israel, Gaza |
The remaining living hostages held in Gaza — 20 men, held since Oct. 7, 2023 — were released by Hamas on Monday. Hostage Square in the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv erupted in cheers and song, as thousands gathered to celebrate their homecoming. | People gather at "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 13, 2025, to await the expected return of Israeli hostages who have been held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. Ronen Zvulun, REUTERS |
Shutdown still has things shut down |
Nearly two full weeks into the federal government shutdown, neither side appears willing to budge . Meanwhile, President Trump made good on his promise to fire some federal employees, staffing shortages are affecting air travel and House Speaker Mike Johnson said we're "barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history." |
Protesting bikers in the buff |
We're shivering just typing this: In Portland — where President Trump recently deployed National Guard troops — a throng of bicyclists took to the chilly, wet streets of the city to protest their presence and a host of other Trump Administration policies. |
| • | Yes, there are (general audience-appropriate) photos. | | Cyclists prepare to begin their ride during a "World Naked Bike Ride" protest against increased activity by ICE and potential National Guard deployment in Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 12, 2025. John Rudoff, REUTERS |
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