Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — October 31
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Oct 31, 2025 
Kevin Hassett, a senior economic adviser, discusses the implications of federal rulings on SNAP benefits, addressing how the shutdown and inflation impact the economy. Masi Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and women’s rights activist, shares her harrowing experience surviving an assassination plot while emphasizing her ongoing fight for Iranian dissidents. The conversation delves into the legal, economic, and political stakes surrounding these pressing issues.
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Foiled Michigan Plot Linked To ISIS Messaging
- The FBI announced it thwarted a potential terrorist attack in Michigan tied to ISIS messaging and alleged 'Pumpkin Day' references.
- The investigation is active, arrests were made to prevent imminent harm while authorities continue gathering evidence.
Investigation Echoes Earlier ISIS-Inspired Plots
- NBC's Tom Winter compared the Michigan arrests to earlier lone-actor/ small-cell ISIS-inspired plots from 2014-2015.
- He highlighted access to firearms and range practice as escalation signals that prompted arrests.
Concerns Over Rapid Public Disclosure
- Some law enforcement sources criticized premature public tweets for potentially compromising ongoing investigations.
- They wanted clearer messaging about the absence of an ongoing public threat before many Halloween activities.