The Headlines All Hostages Released From Gaza, and Stocks Drop After Trump’s New Threat
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Oct 13, 2025 All hostages from Gaza have been released, signaling a tense yet hopeful moment in ongoing negotiations. The government shutdown is starting to impact everyday Americans, with potential layoffs and service cancellations looming. In the financial world, Asia's markets took a hit following Trump's threatening tariff talk against China. Lastly, beheaded Columbus statues are finding new lives through restoration and relocation, sparking debates about heritage and history. Tune in for these compelling topics and more.
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Hostage Swap And Ceasefire Terms
- Israel says Hamas released the remaining living hostages as part of a ceasefire swap that brought 20 people back to Israeli territory.
- The deal also involves returning remains, releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, and increased aid into Gaza.
Trump's Role And Regional Summit
- President Trump helped broker the deal and traveled to Tel Aviv to meet hostages' families and speak to the Israeli parliament.
- A summit in Egypt with regional leaders aims to define what happens next amid unresolved issues like Hamas's disarmament and governance in Gaza.
Shutdown's Growing Real-World Costs
- The government shutdown entered day 13 and is starting to produce tangible harms across services from Native American health care to veterans' benefits.
- The White House began firing staff and mistakenly terminated hundreds of CDC scientists before scrambling to reinstate some.