The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is underway as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were released Monday. PBS News has stories of the freed hostages. ABC News reports on the big unanswered questions about what comes next.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sparked concerns in financial markets with their latest back-and-forth over tariffs and export restrictions. Politico’s Phelim Kine explains what’s at stake.
Local lawmakers across the country are having trouble passing ethics rules to boost public trust. ProPublica’s Tina Griego joins to discuss how politicians on both sides of the aisle have blocked hundreds of ethics-related bills.
Plus, why some airports are refusing to air a video featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the latest area to face a potential measles outbreak, and the reason Halloween might be less chocolaty this year.
Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.
