The Excerpt Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas accepts portion of his peace plan
Oct 4, 2025
Trump is urging Israel to halt airstrikes in Gaza for hostage recovery after Hamas tentatively accepted parts of his peace initiative. The ongoing government shutdown is complicating key job reports and could lead to significant federal cuts, especially hitting Chicago. Meanwhile, Diddy faces a 50-month prison sentence due to serious charges. This episode dives into the political maneuvering behind funding freezes and contentious relationships between the Trump administration and blue cities.
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Hamas Accepts Parts Of Trump Plan
- Hamas said it agreed to portions of Trump's 20-point Gaza plan and signaled willingness to negotiate details.
- The response omitted commitments to disarm or renounce governance roles in Gaza, leaving major implementation gaps.
Health Care Is The Shutdown's Center
- Democrats blocked a simple spending extension because Republicans cut Medicaid and ACA subsidies are expiring at year-end.
- Those health care fights created the core impasse that led directly to the shutdown.
Watch For Targeted Funding Levers
- Expect the administration to use funding levers and threats of agency closures as negotiating pressure during the shutdown.
- Monitor announcements from the Office of Management and Budget for targeted spending freezes affecting prioritized projects.