CNN 5 Things Gaza ceasefire agreed, shutdown latest, pig liver transplant & more
Oct 9, 2025
Israel and Hamas have reached a groundbreaking first phase of a ceasefire plan, paving the way for humanitarian aid. In Washington, a MAGA lawmaker breaks ranks over shutdown negotiations, stirring political tensions. Meanwhile, the Trump administration faces off in court over the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, citing escalating violence. A White House roundtable targets Antifa and critiques media coverage. Lastly, a remarkable medical milestone is achieved with a pig liver transplant improving the life of a 71-year-old.
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First-Phase Gaza Ceasefire Details
- Israel and Hamas agreed on a multi-part first-phase ceasefire including an immediate halt to fighting and troop withdrawals.
- The deal pairs hostage releases with Palestinian prisoner releases and a surge of humanitarian aid, but leaves governance and disarmament unresolved.
Urgent Need To Prevent A Government Shutdown
- Senate failure to advance competing stopgap bills shows urgent need for bipartisan action to prevent a shutdown.
- House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, should negotiate funding details including health care subsidies to avoid disruptions.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks Ranks
- Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized Republican refusal to fund health care subsidies and suggested President Trump was receiving poor advice.
- She said she still supports Trump while urging Republicans to solve the issue for the American people.