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October 9, 2025 9 mins
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Plus, a new way to fight robocalls. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

What Is the Insurrection Act That Trump Says He’s Considering? by Chris Cameron

Texas Troops Head to Chicago as Trump Weighs Use of Emergency Powers by Julie Bosman, Shawn Hubler, Anna Griffin and Eric Schmitt

Trump Calls Off Diplomatic Outreach to Venezuela by Julian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager and Maria Abi-Habib

Nearly 20 Percent Fewer International Students Traveled to the ...

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Plus, when Silicon Valley comes to the farm. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Supreme Court Returns to Face Trump Tests of Presidential Power by Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle

Judge Again Blocks Guard Deployment as Trump Expands His Targets by Shawn Hubler, Anna Griffin and Eric Schmitt

Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’ by Sonia A. Rao

Both Parties Are Resigned to Deadlock as Shutdown Takes Hold by Ann...

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Plus, how live betting is changing the world of sports. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump and Netanyahu Tell Hamas to Accept Their Peace Plan, or Else by Luke Broadwater and Shawn McCreesh

Americans’ Support for Israel Dramatically Declines, Times/Siena Poll Finds by Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik

Trump’s Meeting With Democrats Brought No Breakthrough as a Federal Shutdown Deadline Approached by Tyler Pager, Catie Edmondson and Michael ...

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Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process by Alan Feuer, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman

Trump Will Slap Tariffs on Imported Drugs, Trucks and Household Furnishings by Ana Swanson, Rebecca Robbins and Peter Eavis

Hegseth Is Said to Have Summoned U.S. Military Brass From Around the Globe by Eric Schmitt, John Ismay, Greg Jaffe and Helene Cooper

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Plus, America’s new astronauts. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump Issues Warning Based on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism by Azeen Ghorayshi

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire F.T.C. Commissioner by Abbie VanSickle and Ann E. Marimow

Jimmy Kimmel’s Show to Return to ABC on Tuesday Night by John Koblin, Brooks Barnes, Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin

Cache of Devices Capable of Crashing Cell Network Is Found Near U.N. by...

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Plus, would you swim in the Chicago River? 

On Today’s Episode:

U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall,’ by Farnaz Fassihi

Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State, by Mark Landler

At Kirk Service, an Extraordinary Fusion of Government and Christianity, by Elizabeth Dias

Trump Demands That Bondi Move ‘Now’ to Prosecute Foes, by Alan Feuer, Glenn Thrush, Maggie Haberman and Devlin Barrett

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Plus, your Friday news quiz. 

On Today’s Episode:

Trump Pressures Broadcasters Over Critical Coverage, Escalating Attack on Speech, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Kennedy’s Advisory Panel Votes to Limit M.M.R.V. Vaccine for Children Under 4, by Apoorva Mandavilli

Since Leaving Washington, Elon Musk Has Been All In on His A.I. Company, by Cade Metz, Kate Conger and Ryan Mac

The Plot to Free the Nuns, by Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley

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Plus, smart glasses and even smarter headphones.

On Today’s Episode:

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure, by John Koblin, Michael M. Grynbaum and Brooks Barnes

Kennedy’s Vaccine Committee to Vote on Hepatitis B and Covid Shots, by Apoorva Mandavilli

5 Takeaways From Ousted C.D.C. Director’s Hearing, by Christina Jewett and Dani Blum

Fed Cuts Rates for First Time This Year, by Colby Smith

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Plus, Robert Redford’s legacy. 

On Today’s Episode:

Kirk Killing Suspect Faces Aggravated Murder Charge, and Death Penalty, by Anna Griffin, Jack Healy, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jacey Fortin

Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Justifying Measures to Silence Opponents, by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Andrew Duehren, Kenneth P. Vogel and Katie Rogers

Patel Plays the Familiar Role of Pugilist at a Senate Hearing, by Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer

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Plus, a “sci-fi” discovery about ants. 

On Today’s Episode:

Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, U.N. Inquiry Says, by Nick Cumming-Bruce

Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City, by Lara Jakes, Gabby Sobelman, Isabel Kershner and Natan Odenheimer

White House Plans Broad Crackdown on Liberal Groups, by Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board, by Tony Romm, Colby Smith and Ben Casse...

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Plus, your Friday news quiz. 

On Today’s Episode:

Trump Says Person Is in Custody in Connection With Kirk Shooting, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Devlin Barrett, Glenn Thrush, Maggie Haberman and Isabella Kwai

Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup in Brazil, by Ana Ionova and Jack Nicas

Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army, by Alex Travelli

States Want to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Cookware. T...

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